Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCR Air
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Groupset X5, SRAM -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
27.5"/29” 650B Hardtail X6, Butted Custom Drawn Tubing, 1.5 Tapered Head-Tube,
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCR LO-R 27.5"/29” Air, 100mm, Hydraulic Lock-Out, Rebound Adjust
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM X5, 3x10 Trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-1020, 11-36T
Crank
SRAM S800 22/33/44T, 3X10 with Power Spline
Chain
KMC X10
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
SRAM DB-3 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Kore XCD 3D Forged, 6 Deg, 31.8mm Bar Bore
Handlebar
Kore XCD 1 Flat, 710mm Length, 31.8mm Bar Bore
Grips
Velo Dual Compound Single Clamp Silver
Headset
Kore Integrated 1.5" Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Kore Coram, Abrasive Corners, Steel Rail
Seatpost
Kore XCD2, 31.6mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LRG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 665 mm | 690 mm | 710 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 | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1092 mm | 1117 mm | 1138 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Brass Monkey 3 – 27.5 is a K2 Brass model. K2 released 12 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
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Brass Monkey 3 – 27.5 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCR Air model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Brass Monkey 3 – 27.5 model has 27.5″ wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. K2 Brass Monkey 3 – 27.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.