New to me Karate Monkey. Really like it so far now the other bike that i spent more on is my loaner bike. Currently setup 1x3 manual shift. 32 x 20, 18, 16 will be switching to 1x2 30 x 18,15 or 14. The only reason i have 3 cogs on currently is i did not have enough spacers to run 2.
Velocity Dyad rims w/ xt hubs
avid bb7 160mm disc front avid linear pull rear.
used carbon fork on the way
I've had my Kona Splice for the past 2 years and it's served me well. This year I splurged and spent the money on a Manitou Tower Expert 120mm front fork(replaces the stock 80mm Suntour that was on it) and Specialized Ground Control tires(to replace the Geax Mezcal slicks). I'm a rather big guy 6'00" 280lbs, so the need for a bigger beefier fork was a must because the Suntour was always bottoming out and the pre-load knob wouldnt work. The Geax Mezcals were just horrible, no grip whatsoever. I'm looking to change the whole drivetrain out to a 2x10 system, some Stans ZTR Flow rims, and upgrade to hydraulic brakes so I can stop my forward momentum a little easier.
I've had my Kona Splice for the past 2 years and it's served me well. This year I splurged and spent the money on a Manitou Tower Expert 120mm front fork(replaces the stock 80mm Suntour that was on it) and Specialized Ground Control tires(to replace the Geax Mezcal slicks). I'm a rather big guy 6'00" 280lbs, so the need for a bigger beefier fork was a must because the Suntour was always bottoming out and the pre-load knob wouldnt work. The Geax Mezcals were just horrible, no grip whatsoever. I'm looking to change the whole drivetrain out to a 2x10 system, some Stans ZTR Flow rims, and upgrade to hydraulic brakes so I can stop my forward momentum a little easier.
I'm amazed you got this far with it almost stock.. I changed almost everything in few moths.. I just couln't live with the brakes, fork and whole drivetrain. Oh yeah had to change the stem too for better position.
Some very nice looking bikes in this thread. Couple pictures of my 2013 Specialized Camber Comp, I changed the bars to Race Face Turbines and the seat to a WTB Pure-V. I changed it from a 2x10 to a 1x10 using a Wolftoothcycling 32 tooth chainring. So Far love the gearing and the way this bike ride.
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