Surly Krampus

[that guy]

29x3.0 tires

50mm rim

Discuss

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[keevon]

http://surlybikes.com/uploads/blog/Krampus.jpg

[ORMojo]

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/ORMojo1/4c7584fb.jpg

[zandrrr]

Very awesome.

[keevon]

Interesting. Looks like a Karate Monkey with a modified rear triangle. Why not just update the KM with this "feature"?

I like that they kept standard hub and BB spacing.

[dustyrider]

You don't even need pedals, it rolls so good. ;)

[Lovetoclimb]

and here I was about to post a general request for education on the 29er platform thread! Looking to break into that arena and here is one more point of confusion for a n00b! it does look cool though.

[gdw]

I like it. Is it a replacement for the Ogre which takes 2.5in tires?

[Germany_chris]

That may just be the mountain bike I was looking for.

[aosty]

brilliant

[aosty]

It's been a year and three weeks and finally got a 29+ together... not a Surly but is brilliant, indeed. :banana:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/y7udyga9.jpg

[arcadian]

[QUOTE=aosty;1401170]It's been a year and three weeks and finally got a 29+ together... not a Surly but is brilliant, indeed. :banana:


Tell us about it.

[rice rocket]

Interesting. Looks like a Karate Monkey with a modified rear triangle. Why not just update the KM with this "feature"?

I like that they kept standard hub and BB spacing.

Is that a good thing? KMs aren't highly praised, adding more chainstay seems like the wrong thing to do when people already complain that it's dead-feeling.

[bobswire]

http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/wherein_we_attempt_to_answer_your_krampus_question s

[rice rocket]

http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/wherein_we_attempt_to_answer_your_krampus_question s

"The bike is nimble like a regular 29er"



Teehee.:bike:

[gomango]

oops, double post!

[gomango]

Depends what you want to do with the Krampus.

I rode a friend's on fire roads up at our cabin in July and it handled as I expected.

Like a KM with huge meats.

Great in mud and sand, for sure.

I happen to like more braze ons and a little more utility, so I was excited to hear about the Surly ECR.

It'll run the Knards and will provide more braze-ons for bike camping.

The Jones bars look comfy as well.

http://www.pedalingnowhere.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-07-23_main-740x493.jpg

I also just read about the new Cogburn line which will be built in Minnesota.

A hunting rig, but a huge array of uses in the country where we ride in/along the BWCA.

Ice fishing, pheasant hunting, grouse/turkey hunting etc.

Add a BOB trailer for even more versatility.

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cogburn-bike-600x450.jpg

[vav]

I like it

[dogdriver]

Surly's philosophy on bikes is that a frame can do three things: Ride great, be light, and be inexpensive. They (with 4130) are proud to say that they accomplish two of these three. My first SS was a Karate Monkey, and a buddy is still winning races on it, despite conceding two pounds to the competition (due the frame alone-- it has a not-too-zoot build, but he has a serious engine). It was a wonderful bike-- excellent geometry, rode great both rigid and with a front shock. I actually prefer it to my next SS (won't name it here). I've also owned two Pugsleys, both excellent-- still in the 'hood and being enjoyed by friends-- and currently have a Moonlander and a Traveler's check. Hats off to Surly for making innovative, well-designed, great riding bikes that those on a budget can afford. If I could sneak it into the house, I'd add a Krampus.

[Tin Turtle]

You forget the best part which is that funky metallic green boat paint.

[alessandro]

I rode a Krampus today--went to the LBS for a quick repair, and took a little test ride while my bike was being worked on. It was awesome--I felt like it would roll over anything in its path. :bike: And the paint was green and sparkly... mmm. :banana: