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2018 Kona Major Jake · 2021 Kona Major Jake

Specification2018 Kona Major Jake2021 Kona Major Jake
Overview
Model year20182021
BrandKonaKona
ModelMajor JakeMajor Jake
Bicycle typeCyclocrossGravel & Cyclocross
Archive ID900003199900001997
Original MSRP—$2,999.00
ColorsGloss Aqua w/ Copper DecalsGloss Metallic Green w/ Pale Green, Dark Green & Slime Decals
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Race Light CarbonKona Race Light Carbon
Frame materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
ForkKona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race DiscKona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc
Fork materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano 105SRAM Rival
Front derailleurShimano 105n/a
Rear derailleurShimano 105SRAM Rival
CranksetShimano RS500; Chainring: 36/46tSRAM Force 1; Chainring: 40t
Bottom bracketShimano BB72 PFSRAM GXP PF
CassetteShimano 105 11-32t 11spdSRAM PG1130 11-36t 11spd
ChainKMC X11SRAM PC1110
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano 105Brake Calipers: SRAM Rival; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Rival
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA no. 57SCFSA no.57SC
HandlebarKona Road LightKona Road Light
StemKona Road DeluxeKona Road Deluxe
SaddleWTB SL8 ProWTB SL8
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mmKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x12mm (centerlock) / (R) Formula 142x12mm (centerlock)(F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm
RimsWTB i19 AsymWTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS 2.0
SpokesStainless 15g fr / 14g rrStainless Black 14g
Front tireClement MXP Tubeless Ready 700x33cMaxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c
Rear tireClement MXP Tubeless Ready 700x33cMaxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Kona Major Jake2021 Kona Major Jake
Selected size / position5454
Reach390 mm390 mm
Stack580 mm580 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube540 mm540 mm
Head tube161.9 mm161.9 mm
Chainstay / rear center425 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1038 mm1038 mm
Bottom-bracket drop70 mm70 mm
Bottom-bracket height290 mm282 mm
Standover height818 mm810 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm
Front center622 mm622 mm

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