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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2002 Kona Jake the Snake has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2001 Kona Jake the Snake in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2002 Kona Jake the Snake and 2001 Kona Jake the Snake.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2002 Kona Jake the Snake has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Kona Jake the Snake.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×30; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.52:1Highest4.00:1Total range263%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×30; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2002 Kona Jake the Snake
2001 Kona Jake the Snake
Overview
Model Year
2002
2001
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Jake the Snake
Jake the Snake
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$899.00
$899.00
Colors
Purple
Bright Silver Metallic
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 60cm
49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Kona Project 2 TB
Kona Project 2
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 GS
Shimano Sora
Crankset
TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
Sugino RD-5000, 38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Sealex XR-XC
Shimano BB-UN40
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Radius Retro Cantilever 2.0 brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Koski road bar
3T Forma
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
SDG Satellite
SDG Comp
Seatpost
Kona Clamp
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 105
Front: Shimano Sora, Rear: Shimano Sora 8-speed
Rims
Mavic MA3
Mavic CXP 11
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15/14g
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
700 x 30c Kenda Kross Supreme
700 x 30c Kenda Kwick
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
434.3 mm
435 mm
Wheelbase
1026.2 mm
1014 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
43.2 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.