Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCR 32
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Groupset X5, SRAM -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
27.5"/29” 650B Hardtail 6061 Aluminum, Custom Drawn Tubing, IS Disc Brake Mount,
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCR 32 LO-R DS 27.5"/29”, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic Lock-Out, Rebound Adjust
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM X5 Trigger, 27 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-920 11-36T
Crank
SRAM S600 22/33/44T, 3X9 with Power Spline
Chain
KMC Z-99
Wheels
Front Hub
Crucial Alloy Disc w/ QR
Rear Hub
Crucial Alloy Disc Cassette w/ QR
Spokes
Stainless 14G Black w/ 2 Painted At P/V
Tires
Kenda Small Black-8, 27.5”/29”x 2.1", P/V, Wire 3O TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco Hydraulic Disc 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Crucial Forged Aluminum Four Bolt Clamp, 31.8mm Bar Bore
Handlebar
Crucial Aluminum Flat, 9 Deg Sweep, 680mm Length, 31.8mm Bar Bore
Grips
Velo Dual Compound Single Clamp Silver
Headset
VP- Z104PE Semi Cartridge 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Crucial/Velo Padded MTB
Seatpost
Crucial Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LRG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm |
| Front Center | 637 mm | 662 mm | 687 mm | 708 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 592 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 430 mm | 480 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm | 1098 mm | 1123 mm | 1144 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Brass Monkey 2 – 29 belongs to the K2 Brass model. K2 released 12 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the K2 Brass bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
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Brass Monkey 2 – 29 components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCR 32 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The wheels on Brass Monkey 2 – 29 are the 29″ type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. K2 Brass Monkey 2 – 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.