Project Mayhem...

I started the MonsterCross build last night, way too late but under a gorgeous full moon. So far the build is coming along nicely: Surly Karate Monkey 29er Frame, Waltworks segmented fork, Thomson post & Stem, On-One Midge Dirt Drops, Bontrager Race Disc wheels, Continental Race King Rubber, Salsa clamp, Surly 16t cog. Adding soon: White Industries ENO cranks, Chris King Headset, Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals, Cane Creek levers and Avid BB7 Disc Brakes. 

I went with a Medium frame to get a shorter top tube length to allow the drop bars to fit me better. I've tried to build-up a Karate Monkey as a MonsterCross in the past and failed when the size was too big, even though it was sized correctly for Mountain Bars. The tires will be changed-out per riding style between Mountain, CX and Road. The main usage will be commuting, but a few CX races, Beer runs and singletrack rides will be in the mix. Possibly thinking about fenders for commuting. 

So that's where Project Mayhem is to date. More info on the beast as the build moves forward. I'm pretty psyched on this one. Cheers!

EDIT:

OR maybe this variation. Custom Steel Badger. Sexy.