Originally Posted by
es82
I have a Kona Jake, and my only complaint about it is the breaking power -- it hasn't been an issue yet, but I need to be a bit more on my toes. Even slamming on the breaks as hard as I can tends to lead to more of a slowing-stop then an immediate-stop. Initially I thought the breaks were just loose, but no - it's just the nature of canti breaks.
Do you have the 2010 model? Because I don't know if they changed something with the brakes, but mine are stopping the bike immediately if I push them hard enough.