2022 surly Karate Monkey
Manufacturer Description
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.
Build Kit
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Frame | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel. |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Rear Shock | - |
| Cockpit | |
| Grips | Velo - lock on |
| Handlebars | Salsa Rustler without logo |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Seatpost | TranzX SP15, dropper post 120mm travel, 30.9 |
| Stem | Promax 31.8 |
| Brakes | |
| Levers | Tektro Gemini HD-M520 |
| Front Brakes | Disc - 51mm I.S. (203mm max rotor) |
| Rear Brakes | Disc - 51mm I.S. (203mm max rotor) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, included with crankset |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X12, NP/BK |
| Chain Rings | - |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore FC-M6100-1, 30t |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, RD-M8100, 12-speed |
| Pedals | - |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, SL-M8100 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Hub | 110mm, Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle |
| Rear Hub | 148mm, Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle |
| Spokes | - |
| Front Tire | Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 2.8", 60tpi Tubeless Ready |
| Rear Tire | Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 2.8", 60tpi Tubeless Ready |
| Tubes | - |
| Front Wheel | WTB ST i35 TCS |
| Rear Wheel | WTB ST i35 TCS |
Geometry
| XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB Drop ? | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| BB Height ? | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chainstay Length ? | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 |
| Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Fork Length | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 |
| Fork Rake Offset ? | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Front Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Handlebar Width | 750 | 750 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Headtube Angle ? | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° |
| Headtube Length ? | 100 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Reach ? | 361 | 387 | 412 | 434 | 457 |
| Saddle Width | - | - | - | - | - |
| Seatpost Length | - | - | - | - | - |
| Seat Tube Angle ? | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Seat Tube Length ? | 330 | 368 | 419 | 470 | 521 |
| Stack ? | 607 | 607 | 608 | 617 | 627 |
| Standover Height | 757 | 775 | 797 | 826 | 855 |
| Stem Length | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| Top Tube Length ? | 549.7 | 560.4 | 575 | 597.5 | 624.5 |
| Trail | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1071 | 1096 | 1121 | 1147 | 1172 |
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