This year we offer new geometry and new sizing on all our jake s. Cyclocross and gravelbiking recreational to buy or not to buy an 200809. Hi all, just wanted to inquire the knowledgeable cyclists of reddit for some advice. Its as at home in sand pits, off camber tracks, and steep, punchy climbs as it is on big gravel grinds and singletrack missions. It is, by far, the ultimate aluminum tubing on the market today. The jake is a cyclocross bike, which means that you get a mix of road bike aero riding position, narrow tyres and associated speed with a dash of mtb ruggedness. Hyundais kona is the realdeal and kelley blue book s micah muzios got. Search from 262 hyundai kona cars for sale, including a certified 2018 hyundai kona awd ultimate, a certified 2018 hyundai kona fwd limited, and a certified 2018 hyundai kona fwd ultimate. Raceready, with some of the features of our adult cx bikes, the jake 24 comes with an aluminum frame and fork, sti shifters for small hands, and the same graphic look as our adult race bikes. Kona s longrunning cross racer is better than ever, with a lightweight, raceready aluminum frame and fullcarbon cx fork. The kona cyclocross has a lightweight, efficient sturdy frame it comes with a 2x10 crank and a widerange 1230 cassette to eliminate weight and gear overlap.
Blue competition cycles, prosecco ex ultegra carbon, 2018. Cyclocross and gravelbiking recreational help determining value on all. Putting a stop to those hoops are a pair of postmount, hayes cx expert, cablepull disc brakes with 160mm rotors. Thankfully, the kona once again redeems itself with fuel economy. Allnew kona 7005 aluminium butted disc frame and full kona carbon cx disc fork di2 compatible shimano 105ultegra drivetrain alex cxd7 wheelset and clement mxp 700x33c tires hayes cx5 disc brakes with 160140mm l series rotors. Unlike the mazda cx3 or honda hrv, the renegade offers two engine. Couple more parts to come next week and ill be in business. Jake the snake highlights kona race light 7005 butted aluminum frame kona carbon cross fork fsa gossamer megaexo compact cx crankbb shimano 105 10 speed drivetrain mavic aksium wheelset. Like the chevy trax, the kona comes with an available turbocharged 4cylinder engine, but unlike the mazda cx 3, the kona isnt as skilled in the curves. The legendary jake the snake features racedriven geometry in a tough yet light aluminum frame and a full carbon flat mount disc fork, and is accompanied by tubeless ready wheels wrapped with maxxis all terrane tires, a sram apex 1x11 drivetrain, and trp hydraulic disc.
New bike kona jake the snake 2009 bike repair, so easy. So it makes sense that kona has a long history of making fast, raceready cyclocross bikes. I chose to trade in versus selling it myself because its more of a hassle to try to find someone to sell it to, haggling about prices, can you add this, can you take away that. The spec on jake is good fsa is the concern, though. Check out for the latest in cycling and mountain biking news, freeride videos, photos, events and more. A fromthegroundup rethink of our hardtail mountain bikes. Ridley xfire 2015 54cm cx cyclocross bicycle bike ultegra. Here are the all the bikes for which we have geometry data. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. I didnt want to deal with it so i researched and felt it was the best way for me to go. Hyundais newcomer packs some pretty aggressive angles, but my eyes keep landing at certain spots. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Kona bikes is a bicycle company based in the pacific northwest of north america. The legend continues, with all the cyclocross dominating spirit of the original jake the snake, updated to keep the competition scrambling.
Just be back in time for dinner and wash your hands kona cyclocross 2015. Kona 2015 jake cyclocross bike in yellow buy online. The main difference i can tell between 2015 and 2016 models is that the 2015 model uses a kona race light 7005 aluminum butted, the same frame as jake the snake while the 2016 model uses kona 6061 aluminum butted. Outfitted with kore race brakes and shimano 105 drivetrain, a kona carbon cross fork and a mavic aksium wheelset, this is the most affordable straightoutofthebox cyclocross. The kona jake the snake started life as inspiration from kona bikes coowner, jacob heilbron, jake, who was the national champion from 1978 in cyclocross racing before starting the a fore mentioned bicycle company. The working mans privateer steed, the jake the snake is the goto bike for cyclocross racers and hardcore commuters alike. Take it to the local circuit and throw down, ride a gravel century, take a weekend tour. Fork kona full carbon cx crankarms fsa gossamer compact bb30. The blue book is a good starting point but value will vary based on your local market. The 2014 kona jake the snake cyclocross disc bikes are in. Its the bike that made us rethink what was possible on two wheels. New specialized crux e5 54cm orange cyclocross bike.
Kona cx jake the snake usj cycles bicycle shop malaysia. Gravel bikes like the new rove that we saw at sea otter mean that brands like kona are no longer trying to make their cx bikes a jake of all trades. It just so happens one of kona s original founders is named jake. I purchased this bike mainly for cx racing and it is my first cx bike. We dont have prices for the 2008 bikes yet, but we have pictures and specs. Get the best deals on kona cyclocross bikes and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. Im thinking about building up a single speed cx bike that could also handle commuting duties with a second set of wheels outside of cx season. The course tape is just a reference and were not afraid to encourage you to color outside the lines. Kona 7005 aluminum kona 7005 aluminum is used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain, asphalt and road bicycles.
Jul 26, 20 2014 kona jake the snake cyclocross bike. The kona jake the snake is a cyclocross bike foremost, but also a good fun bike too. I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Kona race light 7005 aluminum butted frame fsa omega triple megaexo crankbb kore sport cx brakes continental speed king 700 x 35c cross tires sandvik stainless 1415 gauge spokes. It just so happens jake is dutch, and he grew up racing road and cyclocross since he was a wee lad. New bike kona jake the snake 2009 image by tomas quinones kona jake the snake 2009.
Clara honsingers kona major jake has been a workhorse for her for the. Just in time for cyclocross season, ive pondered for a year about getting an appropriate bike. It sounds small but is very close in size to some other mfgs size 54. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In the crowded subcompact suv segment there are some pretenders and some players. Help determining value on all city macho king bike bike forums. The kona exudes more personality and playfulness than a honda hrv, although it stops short of the wild ride that is the toyota chr. In summer, im gonna ride a tour through the austrian alps, on roads, with the potential occasional offroadadventure no heavy stuff, but maybe some gravel roads of sorts. Aug 08, 2017 cyclocross season is just around the corner, so its not a big surprise that the first bikes to drop from konas 2018 range are the new jakes. I am not familiar with steel bikes so much but i was eyeing a macho. Results for cyclocross page 6 pinkbike buysell search. Normally, im an ardent steel is real believer however, reynold 853 rigs are way beyond my budget.
Pricing is similar to the toyota chr, subaru crosstrek, and nissan rogue sport, and the price of the overall cx 30 range is a little higher than that of the honda hrv and hyundai kona. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. As the longtime sponsor of rad racing, one of the most successful youth development teams in the us, we feel the desire every once in a while to offer a wicked little cx bike for kids. Its clearly cx shaped, with avid shorty 4 canti brakes and maxxis locust tyres.
Raceready, with some of the features of our adult cx bikes, the jake 24 comes with an aluminum frame and fork, sti shifters for small hands, and the same. Providing a ride that is compliant, precise and exceedingly confident, thanks to a refined kona race light 7005 aluminum butted frame and tapered kona carbon cx disc fork, the jake the snake is as comfortable on race weekends as it is earlymorning winter commutes, summer. Cyclocross season is just around the corner, so its not a big surprise that the first bikes to drop from kona s 2018 range are the new jakes. Split headlights are nothing new and are cool looking. The kona ev, hyundais first allelectric crossover suv, debuts in california and boasts a bestinclass range of 258 miles. The frame design and spec package come together to create a raceworthy bike without breaking the bank. Selling my kona jake medium 54cm bike has not been riden much and is in excellent shape. The all city nature boy 853 seems like a good option. The kona jake the snake is continually one of kona s bestselling models and for good reason. Nov 17, 2017 top domestic cyclocross racer kerry werner rides a kona super cross with full duraace di2 and matching purple and blue details. My 20 jake the snake is a 56, so im think 55 for the nature boy, but wondering what other 60 riders are riding. Im riding a kona jake the snake 2005 or something, the red blue one, currently with schwalbe racing ralphs and im very happy with it. Most people dont tend to know about that site when it comes to pricing their bikes. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts.
The kona jake the snake is continually one of konas bestselling models and for good reason. A tough, durable, affordable, light alloy, kona 7005 delivers fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. As far as our gravel bike recipe book is concerned, we were less than happy to find the 4636 chainring combo that was mated to a 12 cassette. Frame material kona race light 7005 aluminum butted. Kona 2015 jake the snake cyclocross bike green buy online now. The geometry is designed around cx racing and fast days in the mud, but the aluminum frame and carbon fork also feel at home on longer grinders, short. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. But mine is a 2016 but no difference in the 2017 other than color. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described.
Buy your kona jake cyclocross bike 2017 from triton cycles. Outfitted with kore race brakes and shimano 105 drivetrain, a kona carbon cross fork and a mavic aksium wheelset, this is the most affordable straightoutofthebox cyclocross racers currently on the market. Free delivery on most uk orders, usually dispatched within 24 hours. Sizing for all city nature boy 853 and other sscx frame. The 2020 hyundai kona is an eyeful, but has nearly everything crossover buyers want in a cityfriendly package. For all things related to cyclocross bikes, races, culture, mud, madness. Offset seatposts with and six different size options ensures the perfect fit, no matter what your height or proportions. After her whirlwind september, honsinger is now back buried in her books in. Find 54 listings related to blue book in kailua kona on. Anyone here ride a 16 jake the snake with the fsa crankset. With new frame improvements introduced in 2014, the jake the snake went on to be one of our most popular bikes last year. Kona race light 7005 butted aluminum frame kona carbon cross fork fsa gossamer megaexo compact cx crankbb shimano 105 10 speed drivetrain mavic aksium wheelset. In short, our cx bikes are designed with ulterior motives in mind. Gripstape lizard skin blue lizard skins saddle kona cx share.
The jake is the entrylevel bike, and the one that most plays to the allrounder tag. The kona jake the snake started life as inspiration from kona bikes coowner, jacob heilbron, jake, who was the national champion from 1978 in cyclocross racing before starting the a fore mentioned bicycle company jake wanted a bike in their product lineup that spoke to his truelove of cycling, the cyclocross bike, thus the jake the snake was introduced. Kona cyclocross bikes have been dominating the north american scene for a decade. Kona jake series cyclocross bikes cycling tips news. The tried and true cyclocross slayer returns to kick more ass. Really great bike for some one looking to get into cyclocross for a good. And for something thats designed very specifically for. Not new to biking, just looking to spread my wings a little from a jamis hybrid ive been riding. Using disc is to describe any of kona s 2014 cyclocross bikes is redundant seeing as the entire lineup will be using disc brakes and theyre not alone. Browse available blue books matching road bike, kona. Before buying, be sure to check the fair purchase price to see what. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, kona.
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