Kona Jake The Snake 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Jake The Snake
First production 1999
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Kona Jake the Snake Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Michelin Cyclo-Cross MUD
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 105
Front: Ritchey Pro S
Rims manufacturerMavic CXP 23
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Kona 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 34/48 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Jake the Snake Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeKona Project Two

Other Specs of Kona Jake the Snake

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Black
- Kona Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona O-Beam


Kona Jake the Snake bike review

Kona produced the Jake the Snake bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,149.00.
Jake the Snake bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters) and 58cm (centimeters).
Kona Cyclo-cross Jake the Snake can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and Kona Orange .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Michelin Cyclo-Cross MUD tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 23. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Front: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Kona 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Jake the Snake to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 34/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.