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2016 Kona Major Jake

Gravel & Cyclocross · Non-electric

2016 Kona Major Jake

Original MSRP
Not documented
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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Frame geometry

    2016 Kona Major Jake has 7 mm more reach than 2018 Kona Major Jake in the selected sizes.

    More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.

  2. Handling

    2018 Kona Major Jake has a 1.7° slacker head-tube angle than 2016 Kona Major Jake in the selected sizes.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  3. Gearing

    2018 Kona Major Jake has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2016 Kona Major Jake.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Selected-size geometry

Geometry overlay

Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2018 Kona Major JakeSize 54 · 46/36T · 11–32T · 11-speed
Lowest1.13:1Highest4.18:1Total range372%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.2 mphHighest gear30.3 mph

Rear tire: 700C×33.

2016 Kona Major JakeSize M/L(56cm) · 40T · 11–32T · 11-speed
Lowest1.25:1Highest3.64:1Total range291%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.1 mphHighest gear26.4 mph

Rear tire: 700C×33.

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.

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Specification
2018 Kona Major Jake
2016 Kona Major Jake
Overview
Model Year
2018
2016
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Major Jake
Major Jake
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Colors
Gloss Aqua w/ Copper Decals
Matt Carbon w/ White & Orange-Red Fade Decals
Sizes
48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
S/M (49cm), M (53cm), M/L (56cm), L (59cm), XL (61cm), XXL (63cm)
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona Race Light Carbon
Kona Race Light Carbon
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
Kona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc
Kona Full Carbon CX Race Disc
Fork Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano 105
SRAM Rival One
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
—
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
SRAM Rival One
Crankset
Shimano RS500; Chainring: 36/46t
SRAM Rival One PF30; Chainring: 40t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB72 PF
SRAM PF30
Cassette
Shimano 105 11-32t 11spd
SRAM PG1170 11-32t 11spd
Chain
KMC X11
KMC X11
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Brake Calipers: SRAM Rival One; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 140mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 140mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Rival One
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA no. 57SC
FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS
Handlebar
Kona Road Light
Kona Road Light
Stem
Kona Road Deluxe
Kona Road Deluxe
Saddle
WTB SL8 Pro
WTB SL8
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Kona Thumb w/Offset
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Formula 100x12mm (centerlock) / (R) Formula 142x12mm (centerlock)
(F) Novatec 30 Disc / (R) Novatec 30 Disc
Rims
WTB i19 Asym
Novatec 30 Disc
Spokes
Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Novatec 30 Disc
Front Tire
Clement MXP Tubeless Ready 700x33c
Clement MXP 700x33C
Rear Tire
Clement MXP Tubeless Ready 700x33c
Clement MXP 700x33C
Wheel Size
700c
700c
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
390 mm
397 mm
Stack
580 mm
571 mm
Head-tube angle
70.5°
72.2°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.7°
Seat tube
540 mm
560 mm
Head tube
161.9 mm
155 mm
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1038 mm
1030 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
70 mm
62 mm
Bottom-bracket height
290 mm
—
Standover height
818 mm
797 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
47 mm
Front center
622 mm
613 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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