Features Road Married to the job By Anthony Tan published 20 December 2004 It appears in cyclocross circles more than any other cycling discipline, racing couples are less of... Comments Image 1 of 24WTB Rocket V saddles(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ann rolls on Tufo Elite tubulars(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Easton's EA50 stem(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale uses Shimano's M959 SPD pedals.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ultegra 9-speed shifters.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ann Knapp on her way to a podium place at this year's US Cyclocross Nationals.(Image credit: Rob Karman)Ann Knapp with her 49cm 2005 Kona Major Jake cyclocross bike.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ann chooses Time's ATAC pedals.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)WTB Rocket V saddles are the go for both Ann and Dale Knapp.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Easton bars with Shimano Dura-Ace 9 speed shifters.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ann rolls on Tufo Elite tubulars glued to Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Easton's EA50 stem - all 80mm of it.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ann runs a 39/46 front chainring combination.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)An Ultegra front derailleur does the job up front.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Avid Shorty Ti brakes grace both front and rear.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale Knapp with his 58cm 2005 Kona Major Jake.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale uses Shimano's M959 SPD pedals.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Like Ann, Dale runs an Ultegra crankset with Ultegra front derailleur.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale runs a slightly closer-ratio, 39/44 front chainring combo.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Empella's ubiquitous Froglegs cantilever brakes.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Easton's EC90 Equipe carbon bars - just like Ann's but 4cm wider.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Ultegra 9-speed shifters.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale also rolls on Mavic's Ksyrium SL wheels, but the clincher version.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Dale runs the same seatpost/saddle combo as his wife - an Easton EC70 post clamped to a WTB Rocket V saddle.(Image credit: Hyun Lee)Reviewed December 20, 2004Ann and Dale Knapp's Kona Major JakeGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Anthony TanSocial Links Navigation Latest'We'll know by early April if we continue into 2025' - Arkéa-B&B Hotels facing crunch WorldTour seasonRouvy acquires competitor FulGaz and announces a new multi-year deal with the Ironman seriesDutch federation cuts under-23 and junior teams from Rwanda World Championships selectionSee more latest ► Most PopularTeam Solution Tech - Vini Fantini partners with Chinese carbon wheel brand for 2025A modest star: Grand Tour climbing genius Sepp Kuss on why staying under the radar works best for himOlympic medals, rainbow jerseys and a 104-tooth chainring: Inside the engineering legend of Royce'It's not crazy to aim for the World Championship stripes' – Brodie Chapman picks up Australia’s time trial baton'It's hard to grow if you're not a superstar' - Why Finn Fisher-Black left UAE Emirates, the best team in the worldTour Down Under 2025 start listHow Neve Bradbury went from teenage Zwift Academy winner to 'world-class' climber in just four seasons'We were always limited before, now the potential is massive' – Ralph Denk on a new ceiling and choosing Red Bull over the Middle East10 riders to watch at the 2025 Australian Road National Championships in PerthPro cyclists want gear restrictions to slow down races, here's why the tech experts don't think it will make the peloton safer'I showed that I had the raw power' - Laurence Pithie confident of Classics boost after breakthrough season