Karate Monkey: an MTB experiment

Mostly I plan on using it for a bit of bikepacking and just general off-road meandering. This is the 2011 KM, so it's bossed for a rear rack.

MTBs can make good runabouts, the longer top tube means that you have to be careful if you start doing things like running drop bars as you'll be very stretched. Having said that, I find this bike with a stem 30mm shorter than I normally use plus the woodchipper bars is comfy.

Oh, and this is the 18" model, so a medium by most people's reckoning.

Thanks for the info. If that project ever happens i'll definitely keep the risers. Much prefer them for if i ever have to go off road on trips with the family etc..
Your project looks like its going to turn out awesome and good luck with 'The Crossing'