Overview
Our inspiring review is coming soon, for now here is what Surly says:
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.
For more info about the Surly Karate Monkey frameset, see our detailed writeup of the complete bikes:
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
Shared Specs for all Sizes:
- Fork Material: Steel
- Wheel Size: 27.5+ , 29″
- Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
- Brake Type: Disc
- Platform: Karate Monkey
- Fork Type: Rigid
- Frame Material: Steel
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 145mm
- Frame Type: Rigid
X-Small:
- TT (Effective): 560
Small:
- TT (Effective): 585
Medium:
- TT (Effective): 610
Large:
- TT (Effective): 635
X-Large:
- TT (Effective): 660
Warranty
All Surly frames are backed by a 3-year warranty against defects in material and manufacturing. Please see Surly’s frame warranty page to review their limitations.
