Overview
Karate Monkey delivers a resilient, lively ride on all sorts of gnarly terrain. Its frame is a highly-versatile canvas for whatever dirty masterpiece your brain cooks up. According to our computing machine (Thor) it can be set up in approximately 487 different configurations.
Originally designed as a 29er (and the frame that helped spark the 29” wheel movement), the latest Karate Monkey is designed to perform just as admirably as a 27.5+ rig as well. This allows you to pick your poison — provided your poison is having a really great time while permanently donning a shit-eating grin, of course.
Features
100% Surly Chromoly steel frame, double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube
The tubeset uses Surly custom trumpet tubes for greater stiffness and durability
Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142 and 148 x 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer
RockShox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel
TranzX YSP15 dropper post with stealth routing; 100mm travel on XS, 120mm travel on SM–XL
Specs
Frameset
- Frame: Surly Karate Monkey – 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
- Fork: RockShox 35 Gold RL, 27.5″, 15 x 110mm, 140mm travel, 44mm offset
Drivetrain
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano M8100 XT 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 XT M8100
Brakes and Rotors
- Brakes: Tektro HD-M3520
- Rotors: Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt
Components
- Headset: Cane Creek
- Stem: Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
- Handlebar: Salsa Rustler
- Grips / Bar Tape: Velo Black
- Seatpost: TranzX YSP15, 30.9 Travel – XS: 100mm, SM-XL: 120mm
- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
Wheels
- Front Hub: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h
- Rear Hub: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
- Rims: WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5″
- Tires: Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8″, 60tpi, Tubeless Ready
- Spokes: 14G Black
Other
- Pedals: N/A
- Complete Bike Weight: 33 lb. 13 oz. for Medium
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Warranty
Register your purchase at Surly’s Warranty Registration.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SURLY KARATE MONKEY FRAME
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.