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Gravel & Cyclocross · Non-electric

2017 Kona Jake

Selected size
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Gravel & Cyclocross · Non-electric

2012 Kona Jake

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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At a glance

Key differences

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

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Kona Jake.
Gearing
2017 Kona Jake has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2012 Kona 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.

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Gearing comparison

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2017 Kona JakeSize 51cm · 48/34T · 11–34T · 10-speed

Lowest1.00:1Highest4.36:1Total range436%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.3 mphHighest gear31.7 mph

Rear tire: 700C×33.

2012 Kona Jake50/39/30T · 12–28T · 10-speed

Lowest1.07:1Highest4.17:1Total range389%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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

2017 Kona Jake

2012 Kona Jake

Overview

Model Year

2017

2012

Brand

Kona

Model

Jake

Bicycle Type

Cyclocross

Colors

Matt Black/Mustard

Orange/Black

Sizes

48, 49.5, 51, 54, 57, 59

47cm, 49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 61cm

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

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Frame Material

Aluminum

Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum

Fork

Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc

Kona Project Two Aluminum

Fork Material

Aluminum

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Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Shimano Tiagra STI 10spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Shimano Tiagra 10spd

Crankset

FSA Omega Compact; Chainring: 34/48t

Shimano Tiagra Triple 50/39/30

Bottom Bracket

FSA Omega Compact

Shimano outboard cartridge

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra 11-34t 10spd

Shimano Tiagra 10spd 12-28t

Chain

KMC X10

Shimano 105

Pedals

—

Wellgo LU-A9

Brakes

Brake Calipers: Hayes CX Comp; Front Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra

Tektro Oryx

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

FSA No.10

FSA No. 10

Handlebar

Kona Road

Kona Road Bar

Stem

Kona Road

Kona XC/Road

Saddle

Kona CX

WTB Valcon Comp

Seatpost

Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

Kona Double Clamp

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm

Formula Shimano Tiagra

Rims

Alex ATD470

—

Spokes

Sandvik Black 15g fr / 14g rr

—

Front Tire

Clement MXP 700x33c

Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35c

Rear Tire

Clement MXP 700x33c

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Wheel Size

700c

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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle

Geometry size

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Reach

383 mm

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Stack

567 mm

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Head-tube angle

70.5°

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Seat-tube angle

74°

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Seat tube

510 mm

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Head tube

140 mm

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Chainstay / rear center

430 mm

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Wheelbase

1034 mm

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Bottom-bracket drop

70 mm

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Bottom-bracket height

280 mm

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Standover height

775 mm

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Fork offset / rake

48 mm

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Front center

613 mm

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

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