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2018 Kona Jake the Snake · 2017 Kona Jake the Snake

Specification2018 Kona Jake the Snake2017 Kona Jake the Snake
Overview
Model year20182017
BrandKonaKona
ModelJake the SnakeJake the Snake
Bicycle typeCyclocrossCyclocross
Archive ID900003153900003217
ColorsGloss Yellow w/ Charcoal & Blue DecalsMatt Black/Green
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 49.5; 51; 54; 57; 59
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Race Light 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkKona Carbon CrossKona Full Carbon CX Race Disc
Fork materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano TiagraShimano 105
Front derailleurShimano TiagraShimano 105
Rear derailleurShimano TiagraShimano 105
CranksetShimano; Chainring: 34/46tFSA Gossamer Cross CC; Chainring: 36/46t
Bottom bracketShimano 68mmFSA Gossamer Cross CC
CassetteShimano Tiagra 11-34t 10spdShimano 105 11-32t 11spd
ChainKMC X10KMC X11
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano HydraulicBrake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.57BFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona RoadKona Road
StemKona RoadKona Road Deluxe
SaddleWTB Volt SportWTB Volt Sport
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mmKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x12mm (centerlock) / (R) Formula 142x12mm (centerlock)(F) Novatec 100x12mm / (R) Novatec 135x10mm
RimsWTB STP I19WTB STP I19
SpokesStainless Black 15gStainless Black 14g
Front tireClement MXP 700x33cClement MXP 700x33c
Rear tireClement MXP 700x33cClement MXP 700x33c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Kona Jake the Snake2017 Kona Jake the Snake
Selected size / position5451cm
Reach390 mm384 mm
Stack580 mm560 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°74°
Seat tube540 mm510 mm
Head tube159.1 mm140 mm
Chainstay / rear center425 mm430 mm
Wheelbase1038 mm1030 mm
Bottom-bracket drop70 mm70 mm
Bottom-bracket height280 mm280 mm
Standover height800 mm780 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm
Front center622 mm610 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.