Originally Posted by
gordholio
Funny, my bike shop tells me the Jake has great shifters but mediocre components otherwise.
Kona has to meet their price point one way or another. Tiagra isn't "great", but it's great for what it costs (because of Shimano's economies of scale and trickle-down product development).
If you like the shop, then get the Jake. If you don't like the shop, take your business elsewhere.