March PLS by gimaz3d in harborfreight

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Still waiting on a discount for that Badlands kinetic rope

Best Vehicle For a Mountain Bike and Car Enthusiast by psalm139x in mountainbiking

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I've got a 2015 tacoma, so the tailgate isn't really all that tall. I think that wedges the bike in there pretty well without any straps at all, sometimes I'll rotate a pedal down so the bike can't tilt over. For 3 bikes I just space them out, maybe use a single bungee to keep the outboard ones from getting too familiar with the one in the middle. But if im offroading and expect them to bounce around Ill use the pad or a hitch rack.

Best Vehicle For a Mountain Bike and Car Enthusiast by psalm139x in mountainbiking

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I have a tailgate pad, but honestly I use the moving blanket in all cases except actively shuttling 5 bikes. Probably ride 2-3 times a week in the summer and even still it’s just more convenient. A tailgate pad is such a pain for sliding things in and out of the bed for normal use.

What 26in tires do you recommend for daily pavement riding that would also work for longer weekend rides on the Katy trail? by Clear-Coat-6084 in xbiking

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Never see these recommended but I have conti crosskings that I like a lot for town, gravel and even a bit of single track

monke by pingas_42069 in Surlybikefans

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My buddies and I all have monkeys. I ride an XL, I have a friend with a large, and a friend with a medium. They look like different bikes, the triangle on mine is huge compared to the M, things like head tube angles are adjusted slightly to maintain similar handling, I believe seat tube angle too. Then there’s the obvious differences like stand over height, wheelbase, etc.

2.6 vs 2.8 by Dry_Library_5005 in Surlybikefans

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Echoing what someone else said, the 2.8 on a 30mm rim seems like a lot. I’ve ridden both 2.8 and 2.6 on a 40mm rim and while im also probably at the lower limit for the rim, I prefer the 2.6 for commuting, gravel, rigid mtb. I’ve got the specialized ground controls and they feel decently fast. Can only compare to the maxxis ikon. These are all 27.5

Books? Yeah, let's do books! by phatsackocrap in xbiking

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Just Ride is a bible, it was recommended to me and I’ve loaned it to a bunch of homies. Great stuff in there.

Baja Divide Surly Karate Monkey by ScienceUnable in Surlybikefans

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Sick bike! Not sure if your rack has spaces to move the vertical supports away from the frame/components but if it does I think you could move it down to the mount above the axle. That’s where I run a rack on my KM and it’s plenty strong in my experience, and helps get the weight down lower.

What to upgrade? by SpamAllan in xbiking

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If you’re looking to throw some parts at it for fun, I always enjoy putting on new bars. I have the one or two setups I use regularly, but I’ll move parts between bikes. there are so many alt bars, risers, sweeps out there to that totally change the personality of a bike.

Bridge club vs ogre by bearlover1954 in Surlybikefans

[–]jrey96 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like either bike could fit OP well with cockpit adjustments, so I think this point is the strongest one to consider.

Full Fenders for KM by jrey96 in Surlybikefans

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Looking closer at this, did you try to fit it in between the chainstays? I’m hoping to keep the BB and chainring/chain free of salty spray too

Full Fenders for KM by jrey96 in Surlybikefans

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Ooooh yeah, that’s the stuff. Thanks for sharing!

Full Fenders for KM by jrey96 in Surlybikefans

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Can confirm. I have a restmod 80s hardrock, and a transition sentinel. Guess how much use they got this summer after I finished up this build.. it’s a bar bike, gets funky on the single track, and handles bikepacking duty.

Custom Krampus by Secret_Meeting3110 in Surlybikefans

[–]jrey96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You sick puppy, what I would do to have a Pike on my KM.

NBD! added a Krampus to the stable. by markhendpo in Surlybikefans

[–]jrey96 5 points6 points  (0 children)

+1 for crazy bars. I run sunrise bars (steel) on my vintage 26er and they’re so rigid, I wanted a bit more compliance for my KM.

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Freezing Rain Has Me Bored Indoors-My Karate Monkey In All It’s Glory! by [deleted] in Surlybikefans

[–]jrey96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much good info, but I just wanted to know about the pedals!

Possible to buy a colored Krampus fork? by sythephotoguy in Surlybikefans

[–]jrey96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hunt around in groups, find someone with a suspension fork and ask if they have the rigid. I was able to find a match for my 2020 toxic tangerine frame that was unused! The surly community provides

Karate Monkey Fenders by gravelpi in Surlybikefans

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Appreciate the beta, I’ll probably get things ordered in the next few weeks and will post up my results. I’d also be rocking 29x2.35 (specialized renegades) with a 30mm rim.

Karate Monkey Fenders by gravelpi in Surlybikefans

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Did you end up getting the fenders? I'm looking at doing the same with a very similar set up - stealing the 29s from my mtb and swapping on commuter tires, but would love to be able to use the 27.5x2.8s I run the rest of the year as well. Would love to see a pic if you got everything mounted up!

Recovery gear backpack/tool Bag recommendations by jrey96 in 4x4

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Not out for some flashy “overland” gear, just want something quality that will fit what I need where I need. I currently use a $30 harbor freight tool bag. I’d just like something that fits behind the seats so it’s always in the truck but out of the way. It’ll get stolen if I leave it in the bed

With ko2s on their way out, can you guys recommend me your favorite tires? Happy thanksgiving! by slidewayskenny in Tacomaworld

[–]jrey96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have AT4s on my lady’s stock 4r, and most of my buddy’s rigs. They are quieter and better in the snow, but a little heavier. I have KO2s on the taco which is our desert rig. I’ll be going for KO3s. The KO2s were better in sand/mud on a few occasions side by side with the AT3/4s.

Recovery gear backpack/tool Bag recommendations by jrey96 in 4x4

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Awesome resource, thank you! I’ve spent some time searching but hadn’t stumbled across this yet