Originally Posted by
Kapusta
The front triangle of the KM is butted.
I have a 2007 model and it has been a wonderful and versatile frame for me over the years.
On the down side, the ride is pretty stiff. Not all steel bikes have that “steel magic”. The KM (like many Surlys) seems a bit overbuilt, so in addition to it riding stiffer it is also heavy even for a steel frame.
I suppose that makes sense, considering it's primarily built for bikepacking. And yes I stand corrected the current model that I had is indeed a double butted frame. I guess a triple butted frame would technically be lighter in theory, AND the Ragley I'm considering is certainly built to be more rad than a bikepacking mule, but I'm starting to think the difference is marginal at best. Unless any Ragley owners out there can tell me otherwise..
Sigh... This is the importance of the test ride! 😩