Specification

Details

Model

Karate Monkey

Vehicle Category

Hardtail Mountain Bike

Application

Singletrack, doubletrack, bikepacking

Starting Price (2025)

$2,599.00 USD

Color Options

Peach Salmon Sundae

Specification

Details

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", 15x110mm, 140mm travel, 44mm offset

Drivetrain Compatibility

1x12 speed, compatible with 1x (mtn: 28T, Boost: 32T), 2x (mtn: 24/34T, Boost: 24/36T)

Dropouts

Gnot-Boost spacing, 12x142mm or 12x148mm (Surly axle included)

Bottom Bracket

73mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI), Shimano

Crankset

Shimano Deore M-6100, 30T

Chain

KMC X12 Anti-Rust

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M-8100

Shifter

Shimano Deore XT, 12-spd

Cassette

OE 12-spd, 11-51T

Specification

Details

Seating

1 passenger (WTB Volt saddle)

Fuel Type

Human-powered

Cargo Capacity

Supports racks, panniers, fenders, water bottle cages, three-pack mounts

Wheels/Tyres

Surly Dirt Wizard, 27.5 x 2.8", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready

Wheel Size

27.5" (650b)

Alternate Wheel/Tyre Sizes

29 x 2.5"

Brakes

Tektro Gemini HD-M520, 51mm IS mount, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor, 6-bolt

Brake Levers

Tektro Gemini HD-M520

Handlebar

Salsa Rustler, width 750mm (XS-S), 800mm (M-XL)

Stem

Promax, 31.8mm, length 60mm (XS), 70mm (S-M), 80mm (L-XL)

Headset

Cane Creek, ZS44/28.6 upper, EC44/30 lower

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

TranzX YSP15, 30.9mm, 100mm travel (XS), 120mm travel (S-XL)

Seatpost Clamp

Surly Stainless, 33.1mm

Grips

Velo Black

Front Hub

Novatec 15x110mm, 32H

Rear Hub

Novatec 12x148mm, 32H

Rims

WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5"

Spokes

14G Black

Interior Features

1 standard + 1 three-pack bottle mounts (XS-M), 2 standard + 1 three-pack bottle mounts (L-XL), dropper post compatibility

Exterior Features

2 three-pack mounts on each fork blade, rear fender mounts