Originally Posted by V12laker
I'm looking to get a cross bike to race and to commute. I've more or less decided on the Kona Jake the Snake or the Trek XO1(if you any other suggestions let me know). Which one would you take, considering that they have very similar components, but the Kona is cheaper. Thanks
I have an older XO1, which I love dearly. Last season, our cyclocross team had some sponsorship from Kona & team members bought a whole gaggle of them. Quite frankly, I think you will get the most bang out of your buck with the Kona. It certainly proved itself on the National level as well within our team.
I don't think you will go wrong with either choice. I am doing exactly what you want to do with your bike. In summer, I race duathlons & in fall, cyclocross. In between, it serves as my commuter & weekend fun bike.
Have a great day!
A-Hawk