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 LatestHeat, speed and a tribe of Kiwis – Five conclusions from the 2025 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road RaceMagicshine Evo 1700SD review: What if you could control your bike lights with your Di2 shifters?5 Reasons Why MNSTRY Is Taking Over the Sports Nutrition MarketSee more latest ► Most PopularPro Cycling's speed evolution – The new advances set to make the peloton even fasterThe legend of the disappearing trophy - Why this melting award is one of the most coveted in off-road racingTour Down Under tech gallery part 2: Aero tyres, brand new wheels, and aggressive frame detailsTrack and field injury 'best thing to happen' that led Jonas Walton to junior Hour Record and new road focusDiscover Biketerra: The new virtual cycling platform'Bring it on' – Climbers excited for double ascent of Willunga Hill at Women’s Tour Down UnderTour Down Under tech gallery part 1: Brand new bikes, custom paint, and one hugely aggressive setupThe peloton's newest bike: The Chinese X-Lab AD9 ridden by XDS AstanaThe all-out-aero Ridley Noah Fast 3.0: A closer look at Uno-X Mobility Women's Tour Down Under race bikeSombre signings, peloton politics and stretches of illness – here's one neo-pro's opinion of the surprises of the WorldTour'At one point or another, it's never easy to be suffering on everybody's wheels' – Simon Yates reveals why his Visma-Lease a Bike transfer could radically boost his career