Last summer I heard Surly were making a 650b Knard and I thought I should build a bike around them. Decided to go for a 90's mtb conversion as I found a set of canti's that allowed for sufficient height adjustment. Pieced together with some fav parts, both new and old. Relaxed with just the right aggressiveness, should be good fun on fast trails. And the Knards? I might swap 'em out for something a bit beefier.
Frame:
KHS Montaña Team 1993, 22", True Temper OX-2, resprayed in something Forest Greenish
Fork/Headset:
Ritchey Logic/Tange Levin CDS
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SunTour XC Comp/Tange
Pedals:
Time ATAC
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Maillard 12-23 freewheel/Suntour 36t/SRAM
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SunTour XC Comp/SunTour Accushift
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Rolls/American Classic
Brakes:
Vanguard Lizard/Dia Compe SS-5 levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Paris Gao Dakar/DT Comp/Schürmann Yak 19/Surly Knard
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Paris Gao Dakar/DT Comp/Schürmann Yak 19/Surly Knard
Accessories:
Paul Components Chain Keeper. Front rack for baggie or beers, also fits my panniers.
More Info:
Took this on a weekend trip on mixed surface with some lowriders and small tweaks and decided I should make this an All Terrain Tourer. Good fun on any surface adventures.
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Added by mankkis. Last updated about 8 years ago.
As of about 8 years ago, mankkis has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
3 Comments
Cool build, I've been condidering a mtn bike build recently and have been looking at vintage KHS frames. Youre came ourt great
Posted almost 9 years ago
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xwilkx says:
love it!
Posted over 8 years ago