Karate Monkey roadbike?
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a few options...
Also, Vandessel has some bvikes with 135 rear spacing and v-brake options as well.
Check out the soul cycles sale on the monk www.ridesoul.com, frame and fork, $130pimpy said:
Also, Vandessel has some bvikes with 135 rear spacing and v-brake options as well.
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I am not sure about the V brakes. I know if you have disk you could run 29,26,24,700...... you name it
I know someone who just decked out his KM with 700 wheels and touring tires. He is going to ride it from Indiana to San Diego with two bob trailers and completely loaded down.
He does have some gears on it, but I don't blame him.
I know someone who just decked out his KM with 700 wheels and touring tires. He is going to ride it from Indiana to San Diego with two bob trailers and completely loaded down.
He does have some gears on it, but I don't blame him.
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Well, I don't have drop bars yet, maybe later, but mine works great as a commuter.
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Isn't this what the Cross Check is for?pimpy said:
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Just about any 26" mountain bike will take a 700c wheel as long as the tire isn't too big.
This works as long as it remains disc only. The canti bosses won't line up.
See also... Cannondale Bad Boy
This works as long as it remains disc only. The canti bosses won't line up.
See also... Cannondale Bad Boy
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you could alway use one of these.funboarder1971 said:
http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mavic/asph-prod_fiche?product.id=165&lg=uk
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I'm loving those Mavic Caliper Adjusters. Having a terrible time finding a retailer, though. Any leads?
Edit: Whoops - it appears that JensonUSA do stock them for about $50 a pair.
Edit: Whoops - it appears that JensonUSA do stock them for about $50 a pair.
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They are great!
I've got a set too. Fit a 38c tyre straight up, and I got Mutano 44/44's in there with a bit of filing. they actually look pretty stealth - a few friends didn't even notice them, and were wondering how I was running 700c wheels on my small wheel MTB!boris the blade said:
KM road bike? I've got mine set up as a fixed gear and ride with the University club, mostly road rides. It descends about as delicately as a sledge hammer, but it's still alot of fun. Considering I can beat just about everyone I've ridden with up the local climbs the bike won't hold you back(at least not too much). I'd go with cyclocross rims as they are wide enough to fit mtn bike tires on them. V-brakes are yes and drop bars work as well.
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Just pulled the trigger on a green 58cm Monk. That's a steal! I've been holding out for a IRO Rob Roy but the Monk is $150 cheaper and since it's going to be a college commuter it'll get beat all to heck anyhow. And being left out locked in bike racks Aluminum might be better than steel for holding up to the elements. Thanks for the heads up! Pics will be up as soon as it comes in.dompedro3 said:
long top tube
my $.02
i think the km top tubes are a bit long for drop bar use. you might want to check the top tube lenth of a road bike that fits to the corresponding km tt. you could compensate with a shorter stem if your within two or tree cm.pimpy said:
my $.02
it's fixed so no brakes ... but if i run a freewheel ill try the shimano road brakes (R400) with my avid vbrakes ...ito said:
i didn't change the stem, its a thomson 120mm ... and it feels ok (i guess the monkey is quite tall at the front anyway) ...
it's all still a bit of an experiment (thats what i love about the monkey) ... but ill post some pics soon (if it works)
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