Newbie Question about Kona Jake
04-02-05, 07:29 PM
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Newbie Question about Kona Jake
Im looking for a new bike. Seems like a cyclo-cross is going to fit my needs, Road bike geometry, wider tires, tough enough for banging around the neighborhood, good ride for a century, fast enough for some sprint triathlons.
If you disagree please let me know. The problem is I can only go about $800. I also really want cheater brake bars (i think thats what their called, brake levers on the upper part of the handle.)
I can not find out anywhere if the Kona Jake has these. If so it looks like it would meet all my needs.
Any comments or thoughts are welcomed.
Dave
If you disagree please let me know. The problem is I can only go about $800. I also really want cheater brake bars (i think thats what their called, brake levers on the upper part of the handle.)
I can not find out anywhere if the Kona Jake has these. If so it looks like it would meet all my needs.
Any comments or thoughts are welcomed.
Dave
04-02-05, 08:22 PM
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go for it - rode a JtS for 4 years before I got my new bike. Great bike although I'd het the wheels checked over by an experienced wheel builder after you've bought it. I had problems with spokes breaking until I replaced the rims. I changed the saddle as well but that's personal preference.
checked the kona web site - this is in the spec for the JtS
Extras - Tektro RX 2.0 add-on brake lever
checked the kona web site - this is in the spec for the JtS
Extras - Tektro RX 2.0 add-on brake lever
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
04-02-05, 08:53 PM
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Thanks about the break lever's from the kona site about the Jake
Brake Levers Shimano Sora Shimano 105 w/Tektro RX-2
I just did not know what the textro RX-2 ment.
cool
Brake Levers Shimano Sora Shimano 105 w/Tektro RX-2
I just did not know what the textro RX-2 ment.
cool
