Mountain Bike; Steel Hardtail / Touring Rig.
Frame:
Surly Karate Monkey / XL / 2011
Fork/Headset:
RockShox Recon RL / Velo Orange Grand Cru
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Deore
Pedals:
RaceFace Chester
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Wolf Tooth 18t / RaceFace Narrow/Wide 36t / SRAM PC1091
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fyxation Pilot / Thomson Elite
Brakes:
Tektro Auriga Comp
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano XT M756 / WTB LaserDisc Trail / WTB Nano
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Shimano XT M756 / WTB LaserDisc Trail / WTB Nano
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
With the acquisition of a new Karate Monkey and reluctance to let this one go, I converted it to single speed for around town shenanigans.
Added by m_sobie. Last updated about 5 years ago.
26 Comments
Beautiful Bike!! we have similar tastes in bikes. I did a mountain bike race on my macho man this weekend. Sooooo now im looking at mountain bikes and this one is on my list. Im considering this frameset and a similar build. Any idea on the weight for this guy?
Posted over 9 years ago
It's no lightweight, that's for sure. It's about 29.5 lbs as pictured, however, since I don't race, I didn't consider weight once while building it up. Being that it's built with Maxxis Ardents and a lot of OEM parts, there is room for improvement on the weight though. It's one hell of a ride on the local single track, Regardless of the weight; Probably the most fun I have had on a MTB.
Posted over 9 years ago
Ok thanks! 29.5lbs is pretty beefy! I do some racing and longer xc riding. If i could get it to about 22-24 lbs that would be good. That fork prob weighs a ton. They have carbon alternatives and also like you said a lighter set of wheels and tires. Thanks!
Posted over 9 years ago
I gotta get on those skinwall Ardents for my Kona.
Posted over 9 years ago
They are a bit hefty, but make up for it in amazing grip. Plus, they be stylin'!
Posted over 9 years ago
Yeah, I've already got the EXO TR version of the Ardents on my Honzo, which are a bit heavier but more durable. Trying to justify the price loss for a total vanity project.
Posted over 9 years ago
Looks so much better with a RD! Haha
Hell yes. I want one of these !
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks man. Definitely makes riding better with a RD too. Just needs a wider range in back to be perfect.
I absolutely love it. The weight doesn't even phase the copious amounts of fun; Get on one!
Posted over 9 years ago
I love this dude. Looks like such a blast.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Thanks! The single speed setup was bliss. Haven't tried the geared setup out yet, but I'm sure it'll be just as fun!
Posted almost 10 years ago
Photos
kuzninskionrush says:
cool style, mate! tell me please what is your height?
Posted almost 8 years ago
m_sobie says:
Thanks! I'm 188cm with a 91cm inseam.
Posted almost 8 years ago