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... 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 Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*Join now for unlimited accessEnjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here *Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resetsAfter your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59 Join now for unlimited accessTry your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here Anthony TanSocial Links Navigation LatestTadej Pogačar can dominate the Giro d’Italia but nobody can control its chaos – AnalysisStages Cycling ceases operations and lays off entire staff, report suggests'This course was almost perfect' - Late call-up for Cameron Scott leads to Tour de Romandie prologue podiumSee more latest ► Most PopularThe Monuments - Longo Borghini, Kopecky in contention to claim all three at Liège-Bastogne-LiègeWhat is the Cima Coppi? The story of the Giro d'Italia's highest climbUnfinished business and a shot at history – Pogacar and Van der Poel face off at Liège-Bastogne-Liège'The goal is to win the Tour de France' - Jai Hindley and new role with Primoz RoglicFrom track spikes to bikes - Inside Jamaica's first-ever UCI cycling road raceArdennes Classics - Could SD Worx's distraction over Demi Vollering's future prevent a triple crown repeat?Ashlin Barry pursues family racing tradition, 2028 Olympics already a goalNothing to lose: What can Mathieu van der Poel achieve in the Ardennes Classics?'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-RoubaixBehind the scenes at Paris-Roubaix: What it’s like to report on the most chaotic race of the yearItzulia crash changes everything for Vingegaard and Evenepoel - Philippa York analysis