karatemonkey
- Member since Jul 10, 2020
- Male / 30
- Lincolnshire , United Kingdom
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Selling
Apr 22, 2024 at 22:16
3 daysSurly ECR 29+ Large
$1100 GBPSelling my trusty 2017 Surly ECR. This model from Surly has been discontinued but is one of Surly's all time great frame models. They can't be bought new anymore so they're a rare breed. I don't have the opportunity to use it anymore so hopefully someone else can.
Size large frame built up with custom, hand built wheels - Hope Pro 4 hub in the rear and XT in the front, both laced to RaceFace Arc 35 rims. and 11spd XT with 29*2.6" tyres and XT brakes. I've done some touring and commuting on this, it's the perfect rig for anyone looking to pick up a bikepacking bike or something to go touring on. Geo is fairly steep for trail riding but the rollover of the 2.6" 29er tyres make it a relevant XC option if you need it to be.
This bike has been used, there's a few cosmetic marks and standard wear and tear. Surly paint is not the best and there is some discolouration at the mounting points on the fork which are pictured. Original owner.
Frame: Size L
Groupset: XT 11 spd , Sram 11-42T cassette
Cranks: RaceFace Aeffect
Brakes: Shimano XT 2 pot hydraulic (I run mine EU - left hand brake front) 180mm rotors
Wheels: Raceface ARC 35 laced to Hope Pro 4 Rear and Shimano XT Front
Tyres: Maxxis Ikon 29 * 2.6" setup tubeless with new Milkit valves
Stem: Ritchey WCS 70mm
Handlebar: Raceface Atlas 760mm 31.8mm clamp
Seatpost: Easton EA70
Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17
Grips: Supacaz Silicone
karatemonkey edspratt's article
Oct 2, 2023 at 12:05
Oct 2, 2023
Photo Epic: Snowshoe XC World Cup 2023
Fantastic photos. Odd to see some riders opting for hardtails on this course. That ltd. edition Scalpel looks insane.
karatemonkey mikekazimer's article
Sep 4, 2023 at 11:11
Sep 4, 2023
Review: 2023 Orbea Oiz M-Pro - Don't Call it Downcountry
Great value relative to other brands. I went for an Epic Evo over this simply due to the cable routing.
Selling
Aug 13, 2023 at 12:33
Aug 13, 2023Santa Cruz Tallboy C S Kit size Large
$1750 GBPMY21 Size Large Santa Cruz Tallboy C S Kit in Glossy Black and Gypsum colourway INVISIFRAMED
Done about 1000 miles on this over the last two years. Great rig and frame is taped and immaculate barring some rub marks to the head badge (pictured) due to a brief flirting with bikepacking (never again). Been a super reliable bike and never even had so much as a creak from it. I have all the original flip chip components and extra dropouts etc.
Fresh BB and brand new chain.
Brand new Maxxis DHR IIs 3C Max Terra Exo casing tyres setup tubeless with Muc-Off valves and Stans sealant
Fresh bearings just installed in the front wheel.
Reverb seatpost just had it's full service from Sram.
Usual cosmetic wear and tear on the mech and a few cosmetic scratches on the wheels. Cranks are a little scratched from the occsassional pedal strike but they are bomber aluminium GX cranks.
Full specs below - happy to send extra pics/videos. Bank transfer upon collection only. PEDALS NOT INCLUDED.
Fully INVISIFRAMED
Fork: Fox 34 Performance 130mm
Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance 120mm
Wheels: RaceFace AR27 rims laced to DT Swiss 370s (new bearings)
Tyres:Maxxis Minion DHR II 29*2.4"- both tubeless brand new unused
Seatpost:Rockshoxx Reverb 175mm
Crankset: Sram GX 32T chainring 175mm
Cassette: Sram GX level 10-52T
Derailluer: Sram GX & GX shifter
Brakes: Sram G2 R 4 Piston
Rotors: 180mm front and rear
Stem: Burgtec MK3
Handlebars: burgtec 780mm 20mm rise w/ Santa Cruz grips
Saddle: WTB Silverado
karatemonkey Mandownmedia's article
Jul 27, 2023 at 22:50
Jul 27, 2023
Race Report: ArdRock 2023 in Swaledale
Wouldn't be Ardrock if the weather wasn't pure shite. Such a good event and a huge boost to our local economy. See you next year.
Selling
Mar 1, 2023 at 22:30
Mar 1, 2023Trek Checkpoint SL6 Etap AXS
$2300 GBPSize 58cm 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL6 Etap
Ridden for 1200 miles - 99% on the road. Stock wheels and saddle are completely unused and tyres freshly set up tubeless with Muc-Off sealant. Bike is fully INVISIFRAMED by the guys at Invisiframe so the frame is mint. Steerer is uncut and build is entirely stock. Bontrager BITS tools included in the in-frame storage. Brand new chain installed and bike fully serviced.
Selling as I don't ride as much on road/gravel anymore and the bike deserves to get ridden more. Make me a reasonable offer - would love this thing to get used more as it's an awesome rig!
Frame: Checkpoint SL6 Carbon Fibre
Groupset: Sram Rival AXS XPLR - 40T Chainring/175mm cranks/10-44T cassette (XG1271)
Wheels: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 (BRAND NEW)
Tyres: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 700*35mm
Stem: Bontrager Pro 90mm
Handlebar: Bontrager Elite Gravel 44cm
Seatpost & Saddle: Bontrager Carbon post and Verse saddle
Brakes set up UK (Front - Right)
Carbon bottle cages included
AXS charger included
Pedals not included
karatemonkey jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 15, 2020 at 0:06
Dec 15, 2020
The Complete 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad Lineup Compared
That oxblood/tan colour way is absolutely stunning.