Specification

Details

Model

Karate Monkey

Vehicle Category

Hardtail Mountain Bike

Application

Singletrack, doubletrack, bikepacking

Starting Price (2025)

$1,849.00 USD

Color Options

Organic Eggplant

Specification

Details

Frame

Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated

Fork

Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated

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 MT510, 30T

Chain

KMC X12 Anti-Rust

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore 6100 SGS

Shifter

Shimano Deore 12-spd

Cassette

OE 12-spd, 11-51T

Specification

Details

Seating

1 passenger (Selle Italia 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 3.0", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready

Wheel Size

27.5" (650b)

Alternate Wheel/Tyre Sizes

29 x 2.5"

Brakes

SRAM Avid BB5 Mechanical, 51mm IS mount, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor, 6-bolt

Brake Levers

SRAM Avid FR5

Handlebar

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

Stem

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

Headset

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

Saddle

Selle Italia

Seatpost

Kalloy, 30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Surly Stainless, 33.1mm

Grips

Velo black

Front Hub

Novatec 15x110mm, 32H

Rear Hub

Novatec 12x148mm, 32H

Rims

WTB ST i40 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