Originally Posted by
es82
I have a Kona Jake that I use for a commuter and for longer rides, no plans on doing CX in the near future, just a solid bike that works well for commuting (can take racks / fenders no problem), keep on the knobby tires and it can handle some rougher surfaces just fine --- throw on some slicks for road cycling and a little less resistance and your set.
I'm waiting for next years model - hoping the 2010 Jakes will be $700 again, like the 2009s were this year, which I stupidly missed. Great bike.