New 2010 Jake on the way!!!
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New 2010 Jake on the way!!!
I had been lusting for a cyclocross bike for a while, and finally pulled the trigger. I considered many, checked Ebay, Craigslist, etc... but finally found a 2010 Kona Jake for a very good price, shipped from Portland Oregon to Columbus, Ohio. I couldn't find one locally in my size, and the 2011 Jake has a paint scheme that I do not like, as well as chainstays that are 1 cm shorter (425 vs 435 on mine).
It shipped out yesterday FedEx. I'm pretty excited. Should be here Thursday or so. I also ordered a pair of Vittoria Randonneur Pros yesterday in 35 from a different place. I need a light rack that is long enough to prevent heel strike. I'm considering this one. I can't find dimensions, but it looks kind of long. Also need to figure out which fenders work best.
I figure this will be my bike for fun rides and sometimes commuting. I'll keep the Felt as my workhorse. My 7.3 FX is now for sale.
It shipped out yesterday FedEx. I'm pretty excited. Should be here Thursday or so. I also ordered a pair of Vittoria Randonneur Pros yesterday in 35 from a different place. I need a light rack that is long enough to prevent heel strike. I'm considering this one. I can't find dimensions, but it looks kind of long. Also need to figure out which fenders work best.
I figure this will be my bike for fun rides and sometimes commuting. I'll keep the Felt as my workhorse. My 7.3 FX is now for sale.
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I know how it is to be clamoring for a new bike. Sometimes I'm so excited about getting things I check the Fedex shipping details wondering If I should drive out and meet the package in whatever town it gets routed from .
Post pics when you get it.
Post pics when you get it.
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That's a great bike, and the owner of that shop is a really good guy. I bought a 2008 Major Jake from them in January, and I'm going out today to look at a '99 Muni Mula.
I've never had problems with heel strike on my Jake, but I don't have especially big feet. Even so, the chain stays are long enough that you shouldn't have a problem, especially if your pannier has any adjustability in its hook points.
I've never had problems with heel strike on my Jake, but I don't have especially big feet. Even so, the chain stays are long enough that you shouldn't have a problem, especially if your pannier has any adjustability in its hook points.
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Exile: I will post pics.
Andy_K: Tell them hi from me. As far as the rack goes, my Felt has chainstays that are 0.5mm longer, and I had to get a different rack because of heel strike. I only wear size 10.5 shoes, so not huge. My panniers are some of the cheaper Axioms, I think maybe Seymours, and they have no adjustability. I need to find a rack that is long after the bottom mount point. I put an Axiom Journey on my Felt, but I'd like something lighter for the Jake. The Journey is pretty beefy.
Andy_K: Tell them hi from me. As far as the rack goes, my Felt has chainstays that are 0.5mm longer, and I had to get a different rack because of heel strike. I only wear size 10.5 shoes, so not huge. My panniers are some of the cheaper Axioms, I think maybe Seymours, and they have no adjustability. I need to find a rack that is long after the bottom mount point. I put an Axiom Journey on my Felt, but I'd like something lighter for the Jake. The Journey is pretty beefy.
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And it's here!!!
Unpacking:
Ready to roll:
After her maiden voyage:
Drive side:
I really have to work on my photography, as I see these pictures are terrible. Goofy lighting, and I didn't notice or know how to fix.
As far as the bike goes. Well, wow. Definitely fits me great. Feels just wonderful. I'll have to rotate the bars down to find a comfortable spot. As they are now, it feels great on the hoods, but I don't like the drops. Hopefully rotating them down will fix that. If not, I'll get different bars. I think ergo drops feel weird anyway.
Thanks to Sellwood Cycle for a perfect packing job. Everything that should be lubed was lubed, and it took me less than 30 minutes to have it ready to ride.
I need to figure out which rack I want, preferably something light. Not sure about fenders, but none for now.
I REALLY like this bike
Unpacking:
Ready to roll:
After her maiden voyage:
Drive side:
I really have to work on my photography, as I see these pictures are terrible. Goofy lighting, and I didn't notice or know how to fix.
As far as the bike goes. Well, wow. Definitely fits me great. Feels just wonderful. I'll have to rotate the bars down to find a comfortable spot. As they are now, it feels great on the hoods, but I don't like the drops. Hopefully rotating them down will fix that. If not, I'll get different bars. I think ergo drops feel weird anyway.
Thanks to Sellwood Cycle for a perfect packing job. Everything that should be lubed was lubed, and it took me less than 30 minutes to have it ready to ride.
I need to figure out which rack I want, preferably something light. Not sure about fenders, but none for now.
I REALLY like this bike
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That is sweet! I haven't seen one in person yet, but love the pictures. It looks like the geometry would be comfy on a long haul.
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Nice machine...
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My rack arrived today. I'm waiting for my Planet Bike clip on fenders to arrive (tomorrow) before I mount it. Also got a Topeak Modula adjustable bottle cage, and a Kryptolok series 2 mini 7 inch lock. (Can't remember exactly what it's name is, but that is the lock's description)
I'll post pics when I get this stuff on the bike. Still trying to not make it too heavy, but I couldn't find a rack that was lighter and still seemed to work for me. Guess I'll see when/if I get it mounted
I'll post pics when I get this stuff on the bike. Still trying to not make it too heavy, but I couldn't find a rack that was lighter and still seemed to work for me. Guess I'll see when/if I get it mounted
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I have a 2008 Jake that I like a lot. However, if I were to change one thing it would be the bars. I don't know if they are the same as on yours but I haven't found a rotation position that makes both the hoods and drops comfortable for me. I set mine for the drops. Also, the oversize section of the bars at the stem tapers down in a way that makes it pain to mount accessories.
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I have a 2008 Jake that I like a lot. However, if I were to change one thing it would be the bars. I don't know if they are the same as on yours but I haven't found a rotation position that makes both the hoods and drops comfortable for me. I set mine for the drops. Also, the oversize section of the bars at the stem tapers down in a way that makes it pain to mount accessories.
I saw an old Schwinn Super Sport the other day, and it had these awesome bars. They were round (of course, no ergos back then) and had a little flare at the bottom, but not a huge flare. They were very narrow though. If I could get a set like that, but wider, I think that is what I would want.
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I saw an old Schwinn Super Sport the other day, and it had these awesome bars. They were round (of course, no ergos back then) and had a little flare at the bottom, but not a huge flare. They were very narrow though. If I could get a set like that, but wider, I think that is what I would want.
Classic Road Bar
or for a little more flare, the Randonneur Bar:
Both of these use a 25.4mm bar clamp, so you'd need a new stem.
Personally, I really the Sals Bell Lap bars, but part of that is that I like the ergo bend. I was against the look of it at first, but I like the way it fits my hand. While I disliked the mounting bulge of the stock bars on my '08 Jake, I don't mind the bars themselves.
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Thanks Andy. I'd looked at the Randonneur online somewhere recently. I just don't know how they would be on the drops with that much flare. They would probably be good though. Hadn't seen the Classic Road. Those do look really nice.
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