Originally Posted by
ROJA
Thanks Andy- that's very helpful.
What do you think about the geometry differences between the Jake and the Rove? I can see the numbers, but I don't know what they mean. Is the Rove essentially more relaxed and the Jake more aggressive, or is there more to it than that? How can I decide which bike is better for me?
Before anyone else says it, a test ride will be the best answer. A test ride will be tough, though, since Kona's are not always widely available and both of these are new models.
UPDATE: I stopped by my LBS in KC this week and they
are getting 2013's. In fact, they have a 2013 Jake in my size, 53 cm. I saw it sitting in a box on the floor. I asked the main guy there and he said, "yeah, I just need to put these bikes together.", so I'll try to post a pic once he gets that done.