Kona JAKE 2008 VS Litespeed APPALACHIAN 1998 specs comparison

Kona Jake
General InfosModel | Jake |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Maxxis Locust CX |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra With Tektro RL 721 LeversAvid Shorty 4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano TiagraFront: Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | Alex AT-450 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Road OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Control Road OS |
Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC HG-53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 TeethFSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Jake Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Unicrown |
Fork type | Kona P2 700c |
Other Specs of Kona Jake
Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A9 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |

Litespeed Appalachian
General InfosModel | Appalachian |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c IRC Cross |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra LeversShimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 2 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46 TeethCook Bros. E |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing9-speed |
Litespeed Appalachian Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra GS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis Cross-Lite Custom |
Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsAvocet O2 40R Kevlar |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAmerican Classic |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Jake bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Jake Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Litespeed Appalachian manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Appalachian Cyclo-cross here