Monster, Monsteur, Monstour , 26/29+ and Expedition and Adventure bikes

Same as...I'm no trek fanboy, but it's a fantastic thing.....

Doing a bit of research into a hypothetical monstercross build, it seems like the new sram gx group could open up some interesting possibilities. So long as they stick to 1:1 cable actuation, it should all work with their new cx1 shifters, making a 1x11, hydro braked build possible. Ignoring what I said about back-woods serviceability, that's would make for a pretty awesome bike!

Edit: further research says they won't play... Different ratios, buuuut, there's a lot of info on various hacks here the gist being that you can use a 10sp MTB derailleur as long as it's non-clutch/ dynasys. Or this:

Boo cycles claims at NAHBS that: "Another cool thing they figured out with this build was that you can hack XX1 rear derailleurs to work with CX1 drop bar shifters... they found you could determine the pull ratio by putting the CX1’s derailleur cable loop and mounting it on an XX1 rear derailleur. By swapping that piece (the black plastic bit that the cable wraps around between the adjustment bezel and the derailleur’s pinch bolt), you get the XX1′s bigger pulley offsets with CX1 shifter compatibility."

I am starting to think the 14kg odd for the pine mountain 1 isn't so bad. About the same as a steel 29 er and lighter than the on one fatty. Next move is test ride, does have them in yet?

I'm starting to want one of these 27+ rigid MTBs. The Pine Mountain, and Charge Cooker 0 both look awesome, and I don't mind the Kona Unit either although it's 29 rather than 27+.

Come to think of it, is it 27+ or 27.5?

xx1 is not the same as gx(?)

i have 2x10 gx rear derailleur set up as 1x10 with rival shifter

its type 2.1 so has roller bearing clutch etc

It's B+, just to confuzzle you more!
My mate should have his cooker delivered next week....another buddy bought the spesh fuse.....that looks alright ,but teeny wheels compared to mine!

http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/swobo-mutineer-single-speed-bike-4873-p.asp

Maybe should have spent my b2w on one of these...

Oh! Yeah I assumed they were the same cable pull as both MTB groups. That's good news!

Edit: 10 speed will work across groups, as it's all exact 1:1 actuation, 11 speed mtb groups use 'x-actuation' which is different.

https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/technologies/exact-actuation
https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/technologies/x_actuation

Finished this up over the weekend. Pretty decent. Doesn't score any points in the acceleration department (not that it matters) but cornering is rad. Hookworms have such awesome grip.

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Rad to the power of max!

whoa thats badass!

superb creation @voxelwise ! do you live near a beach?

Thanks @Chak, @negaatio and @peter_v!

It's an utterly bastardized set up really, shimano 600 tricolor rear derailleur on a mtb cassette, fsa team edition carbon road cranks, an outer big chain ring grinded down to a chaingaurd and a shimano bar end shifter. Sram s500 levers and pro plt bars. Fork is full carbon which is nice but the tyres on the other hand weigh a ton. No complaints though I like it. Wasn't intended to be any more serious than it turned out.

@peter_v I used to live right on a beach in the Mediterranean for almost half my life but not any more. Mentally=beach life forever. Bike/garage is in Scandinavia. What kind of connection did you make btw?

Same here, I lived near the North Sea coast for about 18 years. But I had no pshycic hints or anything ;-) The appearance of your project (which I like even more because of its 'bastard'/parts bin build style) made me think of purpose-built bikes like these that are very popular in Dutch winters for the past couple of years, the beach racing season:

My touring bike build, started life as a 2004 Trek MTB

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Also, from the internet...

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1988 Golden Giant Turbo Sierra

Mine. Less lairy than @voxelwise 's one, but I guess the spirit of the build is the same :)

Seriously rad! Ticks sooo many right boxes. How do the kojaks ride? Always wanted to test ride some but never had the chance.

That's some crazy saddle to bar drop for a tourer!

I like them a lot in 26 x 2.00 ; comfortable, good grip on the angle, and quite fast given their size. Puncture protection is good, too.
Things worth mentionning: they are a bit undersized (48 mm on 23 mm inner-width rim), and the sidewalls are on the delicate side.
All and all, worth the money.

^ what is this diamondback frame?

an old MTB (any old MTB)

... any any any old MTB

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