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Surly Karate Monkey Suspension 2025 Bike
- In stock On the shelf in our own warehouse. Order before 2pm and it is despatched the same working day; bikes we build are built, safety-checked and despatched in 2-3 working days.
- In stock with our supplier Not on our shelves, but our supplier has it or it is already on its way to us. We bring it in as soon as you order, and the despatch estimate shown allows for that.
- Out of stock Neither we nor our supplier has it right now. Where a date is shown, more is on order and you can order now to secure one from that delivery.
- Stock to be confirmed Not on our shelves, and our supplier does not send us stock figures for it, so we cannot say how soon we could get one. Use "Check availability" and we will ask them and email you back.
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Attributes
| Suitable for | Everyone |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 29-inch |
About Surly
Surly is a Minnesota based bicycle manufacturer that specialises in touring, commuting, cargo and fat bikes. Designed with the hard-workers of the world in mind, all of their framesets are fabricated with steel, making their entire range robust and reliable with a classic and functional vibe.
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 tyres now on the market, riders have begun to understand the effect that tyre width has on overall wheel diameter, and with ample tyre clearance, you can see the benefits of multiple wheel sizes all on one bike. 27+ tyres have the same rolling diameter as a 29" wheel, yet you get all the traction and floatation benefits of extra-wide knobbies. And that's just the tyres.
The Karate Monkey frame has recently gotten a makeover that includes the addition of features like internal dropper post routing, a new tube set that uses the same trumpet tubes found on our Instigator 2.0, and a slight tweak in geometry that is more progressive and trail-oriented. The Karate Monkey uses a horizontal dropout with a derailleur hanger that features Gnot-Boost spacing, which gives the rider the ability to run any kind of mountain bike hub they choose. 10 x 135mm QR, 12 x 142, or 12 x 148 Boost™ will all work in the Karate Monkey frame. The frame uses a 44mm headtube for broad fork compatibility and is ED coated for an added layer of internal protection. If, at any point, you decide you want to throw on some skinny meats, standard 29" wheels and tyres can be swapped in with no issue. If you want to round-house kick some trail right in the face, the Karate Monkey is your sled.
Specification
Frame and Forks
- Frame: Surly Karate Monkey
- Forks: Surly Karate Monkey Rigid
Drivetrain
- Crankset: Shimano Deore 6100 12 Speed 32 Tooth
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BBM8000
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 6100 12 Speed
- Cassette: Shimano Deore 6100 12 Speed 10-51 Tooth Microspline
- Chain: Shimano Deore 6100 12 Speed
Braking/Shifting
- Brakes: Shimano Deore 6120 4 Pot
Wheels
- Wheelset: Halo Ridgeline 2
- Tyres: Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8"
Finishing Kit
- Handlebars: Gusset S2 31.8mm
- Grips: Gusset Single File
- Stem: Gusset Staff
- Seatpost: Gusset Lofty
- Saddle: Gusset S2 AM
