wanted. surly karate monkey 18inch

11 years ago I sold mine frame, and fork for £150 back when new f+f was only 350quid....

Now, as per title, I want one again.. Prefer the old 29er version.

Anyone got anything? I'm in Bristol.

Cheers.

I was in the same boat mate, sold my older version for cheap before the prices here jumped up, check out Facebook surly bicycle trader I've just picked up a new version monkey off there from a UK seller. also have a look pink bike
this was in Canada but seller was willing to ship granted its an xl
this was on eBay recently but the seller couldn't spell the word monkey.
Good luck

If you can find me an early small or extra small 1x1 or Troll frame I'll swap you my med KM (and I'm in Bristol).....(and it's an older one)....

Alright Flash? Nice to see you, its been a long while..

Well, that swap is a hard bargain, and one i'm unlikely to ever be able to fulfil as they don't come up often (much like the km). There is a full bike on ebay just in case...

I spotted on your wanted thread that your km is small, but on here you say its medium.. can I get some measurements please? Also what colour is it?
It would be to replace my roadrat, just in case an orange, medium roadrat is up your street (i know its not though).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surly-Troll-Off-Road-Touring-Bike-Small-Frame-Tubus-Rack-Brooks-Saddle-Deore/124176075320?hash=item1ce9788a38:g:N1cAAOSwF7xesHZ5

I'll measure it tomorrow, I think this one is 18 CTT (seat tube)...
I saw that but the plan is to dismantle my medium 1x1 and swap the parts over..

2 Attachments

Actually it does look small in the pic. It might be the other KM that's medium, but that's definitely not going anywhere....I'll measure...

Sorry, both my KMs are 17 1/2" CTT (seat tube), which I think is small, as are my Pugsley and Krampus, It's my 1x1s (and Ogre) that are medium 19" CTT.
I'll keep an eye out for you, I search a lot, I've been after an early small or extra small 1x1 for 5 years+ I was lucky I managed to buy my original KM back from the guy who sold it to his mate who sold it to me and then I sold it back to the original owner then swapped it for a Pugsley frame despite his mate wanting it. The other I got from a wanted ad 5 years ago, it replaced my "new" KM that was stolen....

Dam, I remember those pace forks... I have a carbon suspension hub of theirs. Early days of Sus forks being so flexy they needed beefy hubs..

Well done for the buy back, that's quite a journey.. I wish I could trace my original one back again.. I think it either went via eBay, who don't keep records for that long ago it seems, or via stw, years before they threw a massive spanner in the forum and ruined it forevermore, taking all the history with it.

If you spot one, please let me know, and I'll do the same for the smaller frames...

Cheers..

Hi mate,

Just seen your post and looking to sell mine actually. Had this one for a couple of years and it's been a cracking bike. This one was a custom build by a friend of mine. Hasn't been used for a few months. Had a couple of issues with gears and rear disc brake and havent been able to see my mate because of lockdown. Let me know what you think. 👍

Clark

Hi mate,

Just seen your post and looking to sell mine actually. Had this one for a couple of years and it's been a cracking bike. This one was a custom build by a friend of mine - cant upload the picture but happy to send some over. 29" wheels, alexrims on the back, WTB on front, maxxis tyres, Thomson elite seatpost and a few other extras. Hasn't been used for a few months. Had a couple of issues with gears and rear disc brake and havent been able to see my mate because of lockdown. Let me know what you think. 👍

Clark

Nice one for the reply, and as much as I'd like to go for it, I'm now sorted. I found a 29er inbred that is doing a fine job and I can't face changing up again at the minute.

Thank you though. I'm sure if you advertise it it'll get snapped up...