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

Very happy with my MK2 (steel fork, vertical dropouts). Handling a bit livelier than its predecessor (a Genesis CdA), and without wishing the discussion to go all "steel is real", a much nicer ride feel. Not the lightest frame out there, but if that bothers you, I doubt you'd be considering it in the first place.

Hi, A few questions, I have a Muddy Fox, from the 90's, nothing amazing, but thinking I want to make it more usable, to carry my little one, etc, First thing to change would be the forks to threadless so where are good 1" stearer forks avalible? Should I just match the measurements of the current forks? secondly what are good 26" tyres and wheel sets?

Thanks in advance

Is the fork broken or does it lack braze-ons?

Hi. Sounds rad! Fork is a bit tricky, especially if it needs braze ons. Then custom is probs the way to go. Ebay has some good 1" forks with canti and/or disk tabs at aprox 400mm a-c (which i could imagine the current fork is) @bankiren can maybe help.

But yea matching the a-c the bike is designed around is pretty key.

Rose bikes has some solid wheelsets with deore or XT hubs on mavic rims for around 700 - 100 gbp. If not there's lots of retro mtb wheelsets kickin around second hand for cheap.

A slick with good punture protection could be like a Schwalbe Big apple, Big ben, Super moto, or Kojak. Im also really fond of Geax Booze Light 26x2.3

Im also really fond of Geax Booze Light 26x2.3

Just an FYI, Pathfinders probably won't clear a 2.3" tyre. This is mine with 2.15" Schwalbe Big Apples:

2.2" and over is pushing it.

Nice real life tip! Probably the same in t13's case then

Yeah, I guess 'Ft13'sI' doesn't exactly have the same ring to it.

No the Fork is fine, just not a fan of the quill stem set up. But may be an adapter to get a more sutable stem could be the way forward/better option before spending on new forks.

Thanks, especially for the tire options.

I should probs have a good look at whats on the bike now, as it may be that lighter/slick tire will make the most differnce.

I would like to make the bike sutale for a 45-1 hr commute, which at the moment would feel rather sluggish.

It could be that the gearing in where I should invest first.

Thanks

That's super cool, love it!

Very classy!

My beast during my overnight trip this weekend.!
:)

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Nice. How are those Maxxis tyres?

Just finished upgrading this old mtb into a kids/grocieries getter. First time I'm using Sram on a bike but this X5 combination feels pretty good.

Still have to fit some long fenders and lights.

Top notch both of these! @Carabo @Alex-K2000

The new Ortlieb offroad panniers? What are they like?

Thanks!!

They are nice! Light and they don't move a lot. There is two hooks instead of one for the other ortlieb panniers. Perfect for a winter overnight trip.

Does @edscoble 's arkose with 650b 60c (2.3") G-Ones count? looking very monsteur.

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That looks great! Where did you ride to?

It was on a section of the TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien)!
And here is a small video we did!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhoXEVq2cK8

You've all seem this before, but hey ho.

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No bartape? Looks damn icy.

And another from a sunnier day. Remember sunshine anyone?

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