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Pro Bike: Kerry Werner’s Kona Super Jake

Top domestic cyclocross racer Kerry Werner rides a Kona Super Cross with full Dura-Ace Di2 and matching purple and blue details.

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We took a look at Kerry Werner’s Kona Super Jake race bike at the final round of the US Cup-CX in Louisville on November 4. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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Werner rides a stock 54cm frame with some nice touches to match the purple and blue paint, such as the headset spacers and K-Edge Garmin mount. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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Werner is also a pro mountain biker, so he opts for a 100mm stem, slightly shorter than what many pro ‘cross racers prefer. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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Up front, Werner’s bike has plenty of tire clearance for the Donnelly MXP tubular. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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Werner rides an 11-32t cassette with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 derailleur. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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The Di2 cable is kept tidy with a guide at the base of the seat stay and some tape to seal out moisture on the chain stay. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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The Dura-Ace crankset has a 46/39t combination. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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If you thought the fork had a lot of clearance, the seat stays are even more impressive. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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The front derailleur’s Di2 cable is also neatly sealed from the elements where it enters the carbon fiber frame. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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TRP forks aren’t particularly common, but this full-carbon model isn’t weighing Werner down at 450 grams. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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The one drawback to this TRP fork is that it only accepts post-mount brakes, so Werner will have to wait to run flat-mount calipers front and rear. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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Although the bike is in nearly perfect condition, you can spot a bit of wear from Werner’s heels on the chain stays. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com
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To round out the full Shimano Dura-Ace build, this Kona has carbon fiber C40 tubular wheels. Photo: Spencer Powlison | VeloNews.com

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