Ridenfool Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Only after it has been derailed is a thread ever really a thread. Edited August 1, 2019 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco_junkie Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Will my wife be as mad, less mad, or more mad that I bought another bike online vs in the shop? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomreece Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Haha! I am still looking around at hard tails. I like: Kona Honzo Surly Karate Monkey Santa Cruz Chameleon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, tomreece said: Haha! I am still looking around at hard tails. I like: Kona Honzo Surly Karate Monkey Santa Cruz Chameleon I've spent way too much time over-analyzing hardtails. I can share with you my take on those three, plus a few others. I ended up buying a Karate Monkey this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomreece Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, mack_turtle said: I ended up buying a Karate Monkey this time around. Where'd you buy it from if ya don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Most shops with a QBP account, which is most of them, can order Surly stuff. I bought mine at ATX Bikes because they have been so supportive of the south Austin scene. It was a frame only. I didn't use the fork and sold it. I've seen Surly bikes in stock at Bicycle Sport Shop, and Surly just came out with a complete KM option with a suspension fork. The difference is that the KM has a higher bottom bracket and a moderate reach compared to some similar bikes that are longer and lower. I prefer this more compact fit to something that is taller, lower, and longer. Personal preference because I like my bike to handle poppy like a trials/ BMX bike over a longer sled-like feel. If I rode a Honzo, I'd have to size down to get the style of handling I prefer. You may prefer the latter. If you have the opportunity to compare two similar bikes side by side, set each up so the grips are the same distance from the BB. Same hieght/ horizontal distance of you can work that out. This will tell you how the bike handles when you're standing and wrangling the bike over terrain, especially if you're going to make full use of a dropper post. Don't compare distance from the bars to the saddle at all at first, as that, IMO, is secondarily important to standing fit, especially on a hardtail. Edited August 2, 2019 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I almost bought a KM frame last year. Loved the purple frames they were selling. Still need a new hardtail.The great value I was eyeing was Surly made them so either a boost or non-boost wheel will fit the rear. I’ve got a good 142 wheel, but anyone can pickup very nice used CK, DT or I9’s for cheap and make a great bike. Get a pair of non-boost wheels and pick up a 100 space fork cheap too!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 18 hours ago, Sluggo said: I didn’t want to get all medical. If you want to keep it holistic, I'd suggest treating with ground up wasp nests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) ... Edited August 1, 2019 by notyal double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 16 hours ago, tomreece said: Haha! I am still looking around at hard tails. I like: Kona Honzo Surly Karate Monkey Santa Cruz Chameleon There is currently a hardly used size Large Karate Monkey on Craigslist here in Austin. Rad bike. If that fits you, offer him 1k and go get that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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