Details
Years ago the Karate Monkey helped start the 29” wheel movement and, as time’s gone by, many companies – Surly included – have experimented with even more wheel sizes. With so many different types and sizes of tires now on the market, riders are beginning to understand the effect that tire width has on overall wheel diameter, and with ample tire clearance, you can see the benefits of multiple wheel sizes all on one bike. 27-plus tires have the same rolling diameter as a 29” wheel, yet you get all the traction and flotation benefits of extra-wide knobbies. And that’s just the tires. The Karate Monkey frame has recently gotten a makeover that includes the addition of features like internal dropper post routing, a new tubeset that uses the same trumpet tubes found on Surly's Instigator 2.0, and a slight tweak in geometry that is more progressive and trail-oriented.
Specs
Frame | Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger, Surly “Gnot Boost” 142 or 148mm hub spacing compatibility |
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Fork | 4130 CroMoly. 51mm I.S. disc mount, 47mm offset |
Headset | Cane Creek |
Rims/Wheels | Alex MD40 |
Hubs | Front: Salsa 110mm, 15mm thru-axle, 32h; Rear: Salsa 148mm, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
Tires | Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 3, 60 tpi |
Crankset | SRAM NX |
Chainrings | 30T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM Powerspline |
Chain | KMC X11-1 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
Rear Cogs | Sunrace 11/42 |
Shifters | SRAM NX |
Handlebars | Answer Pro Taper |
Stem | H.L. 4-bolt, 31.8mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level |
Brakes | SRAM Level |
Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
Seat Post | H.L. 30.9mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
Option | UPC | MPN |
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"Rhymes With" Orange / Large | 708752139190 | BK0919 |
"Rhymes With" Orange / Medium | 708752139206 | BK0918 |
"Rhymes With" Orange / Small | 708752139213 | BK0917 |
"Rhymes With" Orange / X-Large | 708752139183 | BK0920 |
"Rhymes With" Orange / X-Small | 708752139220 | BK0916 |