Kona JAKE THE SNAKE 2000 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 specs comparison
Kona Jake the Snake
General Infos| Model | Jake the Snake |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Michelin Cyclo-Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Avid Shorty 10C Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 105 Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 23 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38/48 Teeth Sugino SG-75 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Project 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Jake the Snake
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona O-Beam |
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic T 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Jake the Snake bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Jake the Snake Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Merlin Cyclocross XL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Cyclocross XL Cyclo-cross here