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 4 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago
I gotta get on those skinwall Ardents for my Kona.
Posted over 8 years ago
They are a bit hefty, but make up for it in amazing grip. Plus, they be stylin'!
Posted over 8 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 8 years ago
Looks so much better with a RD! Haha
Hell yes. I want one of these !
Posted almost 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 almost 9 years ago
I love this dude. Looks like such a blast.
Posted almost 9 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 9 years ago
Photos
kuzninskionrush says:
cool style, mate! tell me please what is your height?
Posted almost 7 years ago
m_sobie says:
Thanks! I'm 188cm with a 91cm inseam.
Posted almost 7 years ago