Say hello to my little Monkey.
06-07-06 | 07:16 PM
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Say hello to my little Monkey.
I found myself in need of a new commuter, so I test rode some bikes and found the Karate Monkey to my liking. As we speak, tons of bits are on the way to my LBS, but for now a little Monkey porn:
06-07-06 | 08:22 PM
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Dude, let's get the low down on that awesome frame! Does the wavey design of the chain stay server as a passive shock absorber? How much does it weight? Price range you paid! When you'll have it ready etc! More details please (drool)
06-07-06 | 08:30 PM
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From: Sittin' on a bench at the railway station, one toke over the line.
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Originally Posted by unkchunk
Frame Saver(tm) the hell out of it right now while it's easy.
Originally Posted by vrKelley
Mini-monkey is pretty awesome but hard to pedal without wheels. Whatcha got for wheels
As for the details....here is a link: https://www.surlybikes.com/karatemonkey.html
I should have most of the parts this week. I'll post a write-up and pics when it finished.
06-07-06 | 09:11 PM
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That is a good idea. I forgot all about that, it is my first build.
Extra tip: Carry two stubby 15mm wrenches (I got mine at Sears) and tire fixes won't be too much trouble. Practice removing the rear wheel at home in good light a few times so it won't be a pain when out on the road.
I hope you enjoy it. I'm liking mine so far.
06-07-06 | 10:48 PM
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Bikes: Redline D460, Redline Monocog Flight 29er, IRO Rob Roy, Specialized P1
Is it wrong that I was thinking to myself "Let it be a Karate Monkey, Let it be a Karate Monkey" as I was clicking the thread title?
06-08-06 | 05:23 AM
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From: Sittin' on a bench at the railway station, one toke over the line.
Bikes: Giant OCR1, Giant ATX760, Raleigh Retroglide Seven
Originally Posted by slvoid
You have no wheels on that thing... nor a saddle..
Last edited by Dead Extra #2; 06-08-06 at 06:21 AM.
06-08-06 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vrkelley
Does the wavey design of the chain stay server as a passive shock absorber?
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06-08-06 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by banzai_f16
I don't know about the wavey chain stay, but from what I gather the wavey seat tube serves like the indentation on a TT bike; it enables the rear wheel to be "closer". My question is; for a commuter bike, wouldn't that cause heel clearance issues for carrying panniers?
06-08-06 | 10:10 AM
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I've been using a commuter pannier on one of these racks on my monkey, which makes chainstay length unimportant to heel strike:
https://www.outdoorsportz.com/BGPAKAG...ml?051602-6628
https://www.outdoorsportz.com/BGPAKAG...ml?051602-6628
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06-08-06 | 10:38 AM
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From: Sittin' on a bench at the railway station, one toke over the line.
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Originally Posted by Cromulent
That is very sweet. Now I want one. Can you put drop bars and brifters on that thing?
06-08-06 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dead Extra #2
I'm building some Velocity aeroheads, Nexus 8 speed in rear.
I've got Salsa Delgado rims on it with 47 tires - fat and round.
Aaaand... a basket on the front.
06-08-06 | 06:18 PM
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From: Sittin' on a bench at the railway station, one toke over the line.
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Originally Posted by bjkeen
I've got a Nexus-8 equipped Monkey I built up a couple months ago. I like it a lot. I've been using it to do a little commuting this week while waiting for some replacement spokes on my other commuter.
I've got Salsa Delgado rims on it with 47 tires - fat and round.
Aaaand... a basket on the front.
I've got Salsa Delgado rims on it with 47 tires - fat and round.
Aaaand... a basket on the front.
06-08-06 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Cromulent
That is very sweet. Now I want one. Can you put drop bars and brifters on that thing?
PS
Barcons FTW
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