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Ambrose99
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 30, 2011
Strengths: Everything works smoothlyWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: The original tires wore out quite quickly. I agree with another reviewer who says to get quality tires.
Favorite Ride: North Shore Nelson, B.C.
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Gerick Nelson B.C.
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Luc Mercier
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: July 17, 2010
Strengths: Extremely versatile. Great for long and short distances, with or without load and can handle potholes, gravel and other places that road or touring bikes can't take.
Shifting is almost spotless. Comfortable and feels good. The 2009 red and white model looks great.Weaknesses: You need very good tires! Most people don't take the original tires and go for something more slic. If you do this, make sure you get very resistant more high-end tires. The Jake can take a beating, but low-end road tires can't. I threw out my first pair after 1000km and about 10 flat tires.
The 2010 model, although that shouldn't change anything, doesn't look very good with its greyish paint.Bottom Line: 2009 Jake - 2000km. Bought it after researching for a long time. I was looking for something for (sometimes ruff) commuting but also for the occasionnal lond distance trip. I got exactly what I was looking for, for an undecent price.
I recently took it for its first long distance. Montreal - Ottawa in two 110km days, with full camping gear. It handled super smooth with a lot of weight.
I love this bike. It fits perfecly with "serious commuters" and for people who have versatile needs. What I wanted was a racing bike that could take a beating and load. The Jake is, considering its price, the best value out there for those needs.
Favorite Ride: Jacques-Cartier bridge, Montreal
Price Paid:
$709.00
Purchased At: Velodidacte, Montrea
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ambrose
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 18, 2010
Strengths: Smooth ride, excellent gear change, reliable off road and on marginal road conditions.Weaknesses: The front gear downshifter--you need to check you are in the right gear as it doesn't always work smoothly.Bottom Line: I have a 2010 Jake and I'm very happy with it. Everything works smoothly @ it is a comfortable and enjoyable ride. It performs well off-road and in the gravel. It also handles potholes and bumps smoothly. If like me you are a recreational rider, you won't need a more expensive model than Jake. Congratulations to Kona for an excellent bike.
Favorite Ride: Jake
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Gerick Nelson, B.C.
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kirbach75
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: May 17, 2010
Strengths: Pretty happy overall. I will upgrade the seat for sure though.Weaknesses: So far It's solid for my uses. I wish the 2010 came with the top brake levers but that's my only gripe.Bottom Line: I ride 14 miles a day to work and also use this bike for pulling my daughter in her trailer. It's been a really great ride. It handles well on fire roads as well.
I also think the Tiagra group is actually pretty nice. It shifts really well and feels very similar to 105 to me.
Favorite Ride: Along the Columbia River in Portland
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Sellwood Cycle
Similar Products Used: Specialized Tricross single. Lemond Poprad
Bike Setup: Stock set-up
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MercRidnMike
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 14, 2009
Strengths: 50-39-30 is decent range up front. Good value for the money, quite versatile (easy trail, commute, light touring, long distance). Handles well loaded.Weaknesses: Tiagra rear freehub (dead after 750 km), gearing a bit tall (esp. coming from a mtb). P2 fork isn't really set up for a front rack.Bottom Line: Review is for a 2009 version (the menu only goes to '07). Price in CAD.
Bought this bike to take the commuting and long distance rides off my 5x5 FS Mtb. It was fairly cheap, had decent kit and could readily do the commute.
Some have said it is a little too tall in the gearing...yeah, I'd agree. I did the Alberta Ride to Conquer Cancer w/40# in the panniers and it was tough getting up some of the hills...I fixed that with a different cassette.
Generally a great value but some hiccups hold me back from going for a 5 overall.
Favorite Ride: Anything on dirt
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: River Valley Cycle (
Similar Products Used: Nothing post 1979 (I've got some oldies around that I tried to use for the same purposes)
Bike Setup: Mostly stock - new freehub (soon to be new wheels), rear rack, LX mtb RD, 12-32 cassette (mix and matched), Brooks saddle, different tires for local conditions and what it's being used for.
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