Product Overview
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.
- 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
| Frame | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
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| Fork | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
| Rims | WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 |
| Hubs | Front: Novatec 15x110, 32h, 6-bolt Rear: Novatec 12x148, 32h, 6-bolt |
| Tires | Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60tpi, Tubeless Ready |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT510, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT, 12-spd |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 6100 SGS |
| Cassette/Freewheel | OE 12-spd, 11-51t |
| Chain | KMC X12 Anti-Rust |
| Brakes | SRAM Avid BB5 Mechanical |
| Rotors | Front: 180mm Rear: 160mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Avid FR5 |
| Handlebars | Salsa Rustler |
| Tape/Grips | Velo Black |
| Stem | ProMax 31.8 |
| Headset | Cane Creek |
| Seatpost | Kalloy 30.9 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
