jake vs jake the snake

[rideintexas]

can somebody out there tell me if and why i should spend the extran money for the jake the sname over the jake model?

[velocipedio]

the jake the snake has better wheels, better components [mostly 105 vs. sora] and a better frame [easton ultralite]. ifr you plan to race at all, don't even think of the base-level jake. the jake the snake is probably one of the best values in cycling right now. it is a real 'cross bike.