Hello. I think your video was superb. The build is super playful and you explained everything about it very well. That kashima fork looks like a dream to ride. Im now 100% convinced on building up a karate monkey. Have a great day
your first one gives me nostalgia about my Gary Fisher bikes 2008-2009.. xcaliber, paragon, rig.. all the white frames and parts with the Fox 32 and shaved beaver traps from 1664
So what was the bad instructions on the brakes? Running the same on my XL KM, which was used as a gravel touring ride from Spain to Norway. Definitely KM or Krampus is a good choice for tall riders….its top tube is very long, a bit too long for me even with my 25” arms unless I use bars with a good degree of back sweep.
I was wrong in the video. I said "Shimano", it was Fox's error. The problem was that Fox had the incorrect information on their website (it was changed after Jon called and they confirmed they'd published it incorrectly) so we had the wrong size adapter on it initially. When the brake was applied it was only hitting part of the rotor, and one of the pistons got cocked sideways. Wouldn't retract no matter what was tried. We had to wait a week for the wrong adapter to show up and had the correct one in stock the entire time. Precisely why I had someone other than me build it 😅
Nice build. I have bikepacking KM that I plan to convert to trail bike for 2024, nice to know that 140mil suspension is acceptable ( manual says 100mm)
Thanks for watching - I called Surly a dozen times over the years with those questions, they're always extremely helpful. It's spec'd at 140, you can also verify a lot of those details in the FAQ on their site. It's mentioned a half dozen times. It's been very helpful in all my builds. Good luck with your KM conversion - I'm sure it'll be sweet!
Why does it look like their is little to no drop in the top tube, but others look a little more aggressive with a little more drop. is it because it's xl and I've been looking at Ls or all with angle of the photo I'm just confused
I'm assuming that's a question. The top tube doesn't drop on an XL frame like it does on the little frames. Logically the angles would be too obtuse for strength and still accomplish the required reach. If that's what you're asking. Thanks for watching!
Has to be im 6 foot maybe 6 1 and my evil is a large and just got a large km and was thinking the pics made the top tube have more drop but it must be a different geo so you have more reach or something
Exactly. I remember when I first got my initial KM in 2006, I was surprised at the geo, thought it looked like a road bike compared to the promo pics. They dont shoot the XL frame for the Surly Website @@erikgrondin2253
Dirty River, Ray's MTB, you're talkin' about my neighborhood. I'm 46, and I just ordered a BMX bike on Thursday. Hopefully I can resist the urge to go to Ray's, haha. The new Cliff's pump track is pretty fun though, btw. Nice Karate Monkey though.
@@MulksBikes I went budget, but quality and got a Mongoose Legion L100. I've got an unridden Haro Lineage Sport that just decorates my guest room, but I don't want to mess that one up.
Nice build! I am curious as to why your mechanic had trouble with the XT brakes. They come ready to just trim the lines and install, pretty easy for an amateur, let alone a mechanic. Has he never installed brakes before? Was there a part missing or something?
The problem was with Fox's shitty specs for the fork. A lot of forks have been going to 180 post mount and this was the just-released 34 for 2022, so I double-checked the spec and sure enough it was still 160 post mount. Ordered the appropriate adapter, threw it on there without a second thought, and started doing the partial bleed after shortening the hose. Long story short one of the pistons got cocked sideways because it WAS actually 180 post mount and just the bottom edge of the pad was touching the rotor. It wouldn't retract no matter what I tried so I bought Mulk a new caliper and then called Fox to bitch them out. They changed the specs on the website later that day. To add to the frustration, I remember it took something like a week to get what turned out to be the wrong adapter, and I had the right one in stock the whole time.
@@myfreakyvalentine I'll be generous with myself and say I had a 50/50 chance of catching it. If I'd had the wheel on first and then mounted the caliper, I would have obviously seen it sitting high. Instead, I installed the brake first and of course the wheel went right in, never even occurred to me to check clearance since I'd already done the legwork to figure out what was needed. All's well in the end though.
Good afternoonbro..,,,big shout out to TEAM.PADYAKI OF LUKBAN PROVINCE OF QUEZON BIKERS IM ALBERTO ALVERIO MONDILLA JROF MIRAMONTE LUKBAN PROVINCE OF QUEZON PHILIPPINES
I’m sorry but if a “mechanic” can’t figure out whether it’s 160 vs 180 post mount when installing brakes then they probably don’t have any business working on bikes, that’s ridiculous.
Nice build, I love my KM
Same here!
Hello. I think your video was superb. The build is super playful and you explained everything about it very well. That kashima fork looks like a dream to ride. Im now 100% convinced on building up a karate monkey. Have a great day
Heck yeah! I'm so glad to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching!👍
your first one gives me nostalgia about my Gary Fisher bikes 2008-2009.. xcaliber, paragon, rig.. all the white frames and parts with the Fox 32 and shaved beaver traps from 1664
Way cool! I've been considering an updated build video on my Straggler cause it's changed so much since this build.
@@MulksBikes I've found a 2010 GF rig SS since.. lmfao $550 Toronto
So what was the bad instructions on the brakes?
Running the same on my XL KM, which was used as a gravel touring ride from Spain to Norway. Definitely KM or Krampus is a good choice for tall riders….its top tube is very long, a bit too long for me even with my 25” arms unless I use bars with a good degree of back sweep.
I was wrong in the video. I said "Shimano", it was Fox's error. The problem was that Fox had the incorrect information on their website (it was changed after Jon called and they confirmed they'd published it incorrectly) so we had the wrong size adapter on it initially. When the brake was applied it was only hitting part of the rotor, and one of the pistons got cocked sideways. Wouldn't retract no matter what was tried. We had to wait a week for the wrong adapter to show up and had the correct one in stock the entire time. Precisely why I had someone other than me build it 😅
Spain to Norway sounds rad!!🤙
Man thats a beautiful bike! Blends perfectly with that sunny afternoon summer picture.
I think so too! Thanks for watching👍
Nice build. I have bikepacking KM that I plan to convert to trail bike for 2024, nice to know that 140mil suspension is acceptable ( manual says 100mm)
Thanks for watching - I called Surly a dozen times over the years with those questions, they're always extremely helpful. It's spec'd at 140, you can also verify a lot of those details in the FAQ on their site. It's mentioned a half dozen times. It's been very helpful in all my builds. Good luck with your KM conversion - I'm sure it'll be sweet!
Why does it look like their is little to no drop in the top tube, but others look a little more aggressive with a little more drop. is it because it's xl and I've been looking at Ls or all with angle of the photo I'm just confused
I'm assuming that's a question. The top tube doesn't drop on an XL frame like it does on the little frames. Logically the angles would be too obtuse for strength and still accomplish the required reach. If that's what you're asking. Thanks for watching!
Is this a question?
Thanks for watching!
Has to be im 6 foot maybe 6 1 and my evil is a large and just got a large km and was thinking the pics made the top tube have more drop but it must be a different geo so you have more reach or something
Exactly. I remember when I first got my initial KM in 2006, I was surprised at the geo, thought it looked like a road bike compared to the promo pics. They dont shoot the XL frame for the Surly Website @@erikgrondin2253
@@MulksBikes let yah know in about 4 days if mine looks like the pics or more road bike cross over like because Mines a L
this reminds me of my 20" black/gold/red bmx cruiser i had man, great color combo!
Had to do it 👍👍
Very Cool!
Thanks for watching!
Nice ride love the high life color scheme
Thanks 👍👍
Dirty River, Ray's MTB, you're talkin' about my neighborhood. I'm 46, and I just ordered a BMX bike on Thursday. Hopefully I can resist the urge to go to Ray's, haha. The new Cliff's pump track is pretty fun though, btw. Nice Karate Monkey though.
Right?! That pump track is what gets me feeling overly confident lol what kind of BMX did you order? That's exciting 👍 thanks for watching!
@@MulksBikes I went budget, but quality and got a Mongoose Legion L100. I've got an unridden Haro Lineage Sport that just decorates my guest room, but I don't want to mess that one up.
@@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy that'll be rad🤙 I plan to do some dirt jump bike videos soon, hopefully I can do a BMX too at some point
What's the internal width of the rims?
Eclypse DB736, 36mm inner width, 42mm outer width
They use corn syrup to brew miller high life beer. That bike really speaks to me
GMO “Round Up ready” corn syrup
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching!
Nice build! I am curious as to why your mechanic had trouble with the XT brakes. They come ready to just trim the lines and install, pretty easy for an amateur, let alone a mechanic. Has he never installed brakes before? Was there a part missing or something?
The problem was with Fox's shitty specs for the fork. A lot of forks have been going to 180 post mount and this was the just-released 34 for 2022, so I double-checked the spec and sure enough it was still 160 post mount. Ordered the appropriate adapter, threw it on there without a second thought, and started doing the partial bleed after shortening the hose. Long story short one of the pistons got cocked sideways because it WAS actually 180 post mount and just the bottom edge of the pad was touching the rotor. It wouldn't retract no matter what I tried so I bought Mulk a new caliper and then called Fox to bitch them out. They changed the specs on the website later that day. To add to the frustration, I remember it took something like a week to get what turned out to be the wrong adapter, and I had the right one in stock the whole time.
@@shakedown4769 Yeah, what he said 👆
@@shakedown4769 Damn, that sounds like it was a pain in the ass. Good to see it worked out in the end.
@@myfreakyvalentine I'll be generous with myself and say I had a 50/50 chance of catching it. If I'd had the wheel on first and then mounted the caliper, I would have obviously seen it sitting high. Instead, I installed the brake first and of course the wheel went right in, never even occurred to me to check clearance since I'd already done the legwork to figure out what was needed. All's well in the end though.
How do you feel about that 52?
Climbs walls! 🐐 with a 32t chainring it's something like a .6 gear ratio. Neat to have a bike with this type of range
@@MulksBikes Good to hear, Ive been thinking about changing the 50 to a 52 on my Specialized Epic.
WOW...! Ka Adventure😊
Right on🤟
Great video bud. Cages are SupaCaz
Supacaz!!!
Looking fly in 2006. I lived in Denver 05-06. Mulks my boy, Yo.
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Good afternoonbro..,,,big shout out to TEAM.PADYAKI OF LUKBAN PROVINCE OF QUEZON BIKERS IM ALBERTO ALVERIO MONDILLA JROF MIRAMONTE LUKBAN PROVINCE OF QUEZON PHILIPPINES
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Nope, the best + outtarageous KM has long reach rim brakes
Roger that!
Thanks for watching👍
I’m sorry but if a “mechanic” can’t figure out whether it’s 160 vs 180 post mount when installing brakes then they probably don’t have any business working on bikes, that’s ridiculous.
Thanks for watching! 👍