Karate Monkey Rigid – Snow Mold White

$1,848.99

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The Karate Monkey features updated, progressive trail geometry, our custom trumpet tubeset and Surly’s Gnot-Boost rear dropout system. Available in a variety of colors, with multiple drivetrain and wheel size configurations.


Overview

*Also Available in Organic Eggplant and Fool’s Gold

The Karate Monkey was one of the first production 29ers. It put the 29˝ platform in front of a lot of people at a price within reach of many a bike nerd. Since then, 29” has become a full-blown category, with entire bike companies dedicated to the platform. In contrast to the old standard 26” wheels, 29˝ wheels have unique benefits: delivering increased traction, smoothing out terrain, carrying inertia, and generally fitting tall riders better.

The Karate Monkey helped set the standard for 29er geometry. While its tucked-in rear wheel keeps it nimble and maneuverable, its lack of shifting componentry keeps the bike simple — and the rider filled with a cathartic rage.

Features

100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube

The tubeset uses the same trumpet tubes found on Instigator 2.0 frame

Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142, 148 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer

Internal dropper seatpost routing with 30.9mm seat tube ID

Clearance for 29 x 2.55 or 27.5 x 3 tires

Specs

Frameset

  • Frame: Surly Karate Monkey – 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
  • Fork: Surly Karate Monkey – 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
  • Color: Snow Mold White

Drivetrain

  • Front Derailleur: N/A
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
  • Cassette: SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-speed
  • Chain: KMC X12 Anti-Rust
  • Crankset: Shimano MT511, 30T
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT501, BSA
  • Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100
  • Brakes and Rotors: Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276, 2 piston, Tektro 180/160mm, 6-Bolt

Components

  • Headset: Cane Creek
  • Stem: Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
  • Handlebar: Salsa Rustler
  • Grips / Bar Tape: Velo Black
  • Seatpost: Promax SP-2019, 30.9mm
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Medium

Wheels

  • Front Hub: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h
  • Rear Hub: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
  • Rims: WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5″
  • Tires: Surly Dirt Wizard, 27.5 x 3″, 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
  • Spokes: 14G Black

Other

  • Pedals: N/A
  • Complete Bike Weight: 31 lb. 12 oz. for Medium

Specifications are subject to change without notice

frame geometry line drawing with letters

Frame measurements (mm) XS SM MD LG XL
A. Effective Top Tube 560 585 610 635 660
B. Stand Over 743 759 783 812 827
C. Reach 377 402 427 450 472
D. Stack 597 597 597 606 615
E. Total Seat Tube Length 330 368 419 470 521
F. Headtube Length 100 100 100 110 120
G. Headtube Angle 69 69 69 69 69
H. Seat Tube Angle 73 73 73 73 73
I. BB Drop 55 55 55 55 55
J. BB Height 310 310 310 310 310
K. Chainstay Length 423 423 423 423 423
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown 483 483 483 483 483
M. Fork Offset 47 47 47 47 47
N. Wheelbase 1053 1078 1103 1129 1155
Component measurements (mm)
Crank Arm Length 165 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 750 750 800 800 800
Stem Length 60 70 70 70 80

* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change

Warranty

Register your purchase at Surly’s Warranty Registration.

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SURLY KARATE MONKEY 27.5+

This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated receipt for proof of purchase.

This warranty does NOT cover the following:

  • Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
  • Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
  • Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold
  • Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly

This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.

This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.