KM Suburban
Monster cross? More like suburban cross. This bike is just fine crossing fields or ascending the berms of the local landscape and has a fantastic grip on wet roads. I thought the Big apples would give a more supple ride but perhaps they need to be broken in a bit - still only about 50 miles on this bike. Running 40PSI for now.
I am really impressed with the
TRP Spyre brakes. I have had Tektro Lyra and Avid BB7 and these have the best feel and operation IMHO.
The gearing is just right and I have no want for more in fact I could go a bit smaller in the front chainring but I will probably go to a less tall studded tire for winter commuting and that will change the effective gearing
Surly KM frame (new 2015)
Salsa Woodchipper 2 handlebars
Fizik Arione saddle
SRAM X9 10sp rear
36-11 SRAM cassette
Race Face Turbine 38t narrow/wide cranks
SRAM Rival brake shifter R
SRAM CX brake lever L
TRP road disc brakes
Schwalbe 2.35 Big Apples or
Kenda 2.1 Small Block Eight