Product Overview
The Karate Monkey Front Suspension bike features a Rock Shox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel, and it's paired with a dropper post out of the box. Progressive trail geometry and Surly's Gnot-Boost rear dropout system deliver a versatile bike with the ability to swap hubs and wheel sizes. If you want to round-house kick some trail right in the face, the Karate Monkey is your sled.
- 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
- Rock Shox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel
- TranzX SP15 dropper post with stealth routing: 100mm travel on XS/SM; 120mm travel on MD/LG/XL
- Clearance for 27.5 x 3" or 29 x 2.55" tires
SPECS
| Frame | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
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| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 27.5 - 140mm travel, 44mm offset, 15 x 110mm Axle, disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 |
| Hubs | Front: Novatec 15x110, 32h, 6-bolt Rear: Novatec 12x148, 32h, 6-bolt |
| Tires | Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8", 60tpi, Tubeless Ready |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M-6100, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 12-spd |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M-8100 |
| Cassette/Freewheel | OE 12-spd, 11-51t |
| Chain | KMC X12 Anti-Rust |
| Brakes | Tektro Gemini HD-M520 |
| Rotors | Front: 180mm Rear: 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro |
| Handlebars | Salsa Rustler |
| Tape/Grips | Velo Black |
| Stem | ProMax 31.8 |
| Headset | Cane Creek |
| Seatpost | TranzX YSP15, 30.9 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
