Jake the Snake

[Psycorower]

Hi,

I was looking into buying a Jake the Snake and may have sourced one at a pretty reasonable price. What i was wondering though is, is there much difference between the earlier models (1998-2001) compared to the more recent (2002-2004). I ask because i think i can get a second hand Jake the Snake but i'm pretty sure it is an earlier model.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[late]

Hi,
try and take it to a bike shop that sells Kona; any bike shop will do in a pinch. They can tell you both what shape it's in, and how old it is.

[Shony]

I was looking into buying a Jake the Snake and may have sourced one at a pretty reasonable price. What i was wondering though is, is there much difference between the earlier models (1998-2001) compared to the more recent (2002-2004). I ask because i think i can get a second hand Jake the Snake but i'm pretty sure it is an earlier model.

I did a bit of a research on a 2000 Jake The Snake just this last week...
and for any specs I could not find on KONA (http://www.konaworld.com/kw_index.cfm) website (under TECH AREA) I went to EPINIONS (http://www.epinions.com/search/?submitted_form=searchbar&search_string=kona+jake+snake&tax_name=Bikes&dyn_nav=0&dyn_nav_id=&search_vertical=t142939&searchbar_submit=Search) or just e-mailed them at tech@konaworld.com !
Also, ROADBIKEREVIEW (http://www.roadbikereview.com/Kona+Mountain+Bikes/MCL_5706crx.aspx) gives you an idea on how riders like the bike!

[ZENONE]

I had a 2001 jake the snake and loved it. some of the components have changed but are of equal quality. I personally like the paint schemes on the earlier jakes. mine was silver and black with the hawaiian theme lettering. if you can get a good deal on any jake bike dont hesitate. they are very fun and fast. better than most aluminum frame cross bikes.

[velocipedio]

the frame is only easton ultralite from 2002 on. prior to that, it was generic kona 7005 aluminum. the 2001 jts was mostly sora components; they were mostly 105 in 2000... before that, i can't remember...