All-City Gorilla Monsoon APEX Bike 2022Monster Cross = Monster FunAll-City bikes are fun, plain-and-simple. They're made to go anywhere, do anything, and put a smile on your face while you're riding them. For the Gorilla Monsoon, All City used their classic recipe of two parts steel and one big cup of fun, but added in a special blend of one part tire clearance and a splash of rowdiness. In the classic All-City fashion, the Gorilla Monsoon is built around a sporty 612 select tubing steel frame for maximum durability and that springy ride quality that only steel offers. Its comfortable geometry makes it a very stable platform, resulting in a confidence inspiring ride. Wide tire clearance for up to 27. 5x2. 4" (or 700x42mm) lets you explore with full on mountain bike tires and allows you to run a plethora of tire choices. Modern features like internal dropper post routing, flat mount brakes, and 12mm thru axles ensures that the Gorilla Monsoon is plenty futureproof. Integrated fenders and rack mounts let you turn it into a bad weather commuter, bikepackers dream machine, or even just a super rad grocery getter. All-City's attention to detail doesn't go unnoticed with additional touches like E. D. coating to protect against rust, liquid paint for a long lasting paint job, lugged fork for a touch of nostalgia, and reinforced bottle bosses because, well, why not? If we were to summarize the Gorilla Monsoon we would say it's the cycling industry leader in fun. For the APEX level build, All-City went with the ever reliable SRAM APEX 1x11-speed drivetrain. The 11-42T cassette paired with the 38T chainring on the FSA Comet crankset provides an excellent range of gears fit for everything from bikepacking exploration to quick singletrack rips and everything in between. Braking is handled by a set of Tektro mechanical disc brakes, which are easy to adjust and offer reliable braking performance. If we direct our attention to the seatpost you'll find a TranzX dropper with 50mm of travel. 50mm of travel may not sound like a lot, but it's quite perfect for most gravel and adventure riding where shifting your weight back and around the bike gives you a boost of confidence and allows you to ride more terrain quicker and with more control. For wheels, All-City went with a set of WTB ST i25 tubeless rims laced to a set of easy to service Novatec hubs. This combination translates into a reliable tubeless wheelset that's ready to take on any challenge. For tires you'll find a set of tubeless WTB Riddler's in a 27. 5x2. 4" configuration wrapped around the rims. These tires come in the light/fast casing option which when paired with the excellent all-around tire tread of the Riddler promises a fast and grippy experience that's perfect for a variety of riding scenarios. Features612 select steel tubing offers that classic lively and springy steel ride qualityStable and fun geometry makes the Gorilla Monsoon a joy to rideSRAM APEX 1x11-speed is reliable and provides an excellent range of gears27. 5x2. 4" WTB Riddler tires let you get into singletrack ripping and backcountry explorationTranzX dropper post lets you get extra rowdy and inspires confidenceTubeless ready rims and tires let you run your tires at lower pressures and offer increased flat protection