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2008 Kona Jake

Original specifications: Shimano Tiagra · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Archive #13288
Model year
2008
Category
Gravel & Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$849.00
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm
Colors
Black
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Identification clues

2008 archived details

Published colors
Black
Frame
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Original equipment
Cyclocross Mix

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Original buildKona 7005 Aluminum Butted · Cyclocross Mix · 700c wheels

Historical catalog variants

Archived sizes and colors

7 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

49cm52cm54cm56cm58cm60cm62cm

Published colors

Black
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SizeColor
49cmBlack
52cmBlack
54cmBlack
56cmBlack
58cmBlack
60cmBlack
62cmBlack

Historical catalog evidence. Exact specifications and naming may vary by market, production run or manufacturer revision.

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
ForkKona P2 700c
Fork MaterialUnicrown

Drivetrain

Component GroupCyclocross Mix
ShiftersShimano Tiagra
Front DerailleurShimano Tiagra
Rear DerailleurShimano Tiagra
CranksetFSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom BracketFSA Mega EXO
CassetteShimano Alivio
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC HG-53
PedalsWellgo LU-A9

Brakes

BrakesAvid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra w/Tektro RL 721 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetTh
HandlebarKona Aluminum Road OS
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemKona Control Road OS
SaddleWTB Rocket V Comp
SeatpostKona Thumb

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore, Rear: Shimano Tiagra
RimsAlex AT-450
SpokesDT Swiss stainless steel, 15/14ga. (1.8/2.0mm)
Front Tire700 x 35c Maxxis Locust CX
Wheel Size700c wheels

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes50/39/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1 Highest4.17:1 Total range347%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear8.8 mph Highest gear30.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×35; 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.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
KMC HG-53
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Front tire · Original
700 x 35c Maxxis Locust CX
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Bottom bracket · Original
FSA Mega EXO
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Pedals · Original
Wellgo LU-A9
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Saddle · Original
WTB Rocket V Comp
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Crankset · Original
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact

30/39/50 teeth

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Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Tiagra
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Tiagra
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Shifters · Original
Shimano Tiagra
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Rims · Original
Alex AT-450
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Front tire
700 x 35c Maxxis Locust CX
Drivetrain
8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
FSA Mega EXO
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Kona P2 700c · Unicrown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Cyclocross Mix · Shifters: Shimano Tiagra · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra · Crankset: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 30/39/50 teeth · Bottom bracket: FSA Mega EXO · Cassette: Shimano Alivio · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: KMC HG-53

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra w/Tektro RL 721 levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Alex AT-450 · Hubs: Front: Shimano Deore, Rear: Shimano Tiagra · Front tire: 700 x 35c Maxxis Locust CX

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: TH · Handlebar: Kona Aluminum Road OS · Stem: Kona Control Road OS · Seatpost: Kona Thumb · Saddle: WTB Rocket V Comp · Pedals: Wellgo LU-A9

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