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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Kona Jake the Snake.
- Identity & price
2001 Kona Jake the Snake had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2000 Kona Jake the Snake.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.52:1Highest4.00:1Total range263%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2000 Kona Jake the Snake
2001 Kona Jake the Snake
Overview
Model Year
2000
2001
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Jake the Snake
Jake the Snake
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$899.00
Colors
Black/White
Bright Silver Metallic
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 60cm
49cm, 52cm, 55cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Kona Project 2
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 SS
Shimano Sora
Crankset
Sugino SG-75, 38/48 teeth
Sugino RD-5000, 38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
Shimano BB-UN40
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Shorty 10C brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
WTB Momentum Comp ST
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
TTT Forma
3T Forma
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
SDG Comp
SDG Comp
Seatpost
Kona O-Beam
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano 105
Front: Shimano Sora, Rear: Shimano Sora 8-speed
Rims
Mavic CXP 23
Mavic CXP 11
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear
Stainless steel, 15/14g
Front Tire
Michelin Cyclo-Cross
700 x 30c Kenda Kwick
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
72.5°
Seat-tube angle
—
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
—
435 mm
Wheelbase
—
1014 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.