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 LatestUCI confirms 57 men's and women's WorldTour and ProTeams for 2025UAE Team Emirates confirm squad have stopped using carbon monoxide rebreathingColby Simmons, Noah Hobbs among 11 riders revealed for EF Education-Aevolo's inaugural U23 seasonSee more latest ► Most PopularSubscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our coverage of the season-opening 2025 Tour Down Under‘I know my potential’ - Biniam Girmay surveys the repaved road aheadFuture stars of the WorldTour – The neo-pros to watch in 2025Wind tunnel tested: 18 road bike wheelsets go head to head'Going with these steps of the younger generation' – The challenges that keep Primož Roglič chasingIvar Slik rallies six months after horrific crash to return to Unbound Gravel 200 in 2025 Mark Cavendish: The moments that shaped a record-breaking careerWaterproof jackets are getting worse, but here are seven reasons why it doesn’t actually matterEthnic diversity in pro cycling - Why is 95% of the WorldTour White?'He can be on the podium of a Grand Tour' - Matteo Jorgenson finds a perfect fit at Visma-Lease a Bike'Collateral damage' - What impact could Donald Trump’s tariffs have on the bike industry?