The Karate Monkey Front Suspension bike features a Rock Shox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel, and it’s paired with a dropper post out the box. Progressive trail geometry and Surly’s Gnot-Boost rear dropout system deliver a versatile bike with the ability to swap hubs and wheel sizes. If you want to round-house kick some trail right in the face, the Karate Monkey is your sled.
- 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame, double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube
- The tubeset uses Surly custom trumpet tubes for greater stiffness and durability
- Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142 and 148 x 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer
- RockShox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel
- TranzX YSP15 dropper post with stealth routing; 100mm travel on XS, 120mm travel on SM–XL
| Frame |
Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated |
| Fork |
RockShox 35 Gold RL, 15 x 110mm, 140mm travel |
| Rims |
WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" |
| Hubs |
Front: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h Rear: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h |
| Spokes |
14G Black |
| Tires |
Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8", 60tpi, Tubeless Ready |
| Bottom Bracket |
Shimano MT501, BSA |
| Crankset |
Shimano MT511, 30T |
| Shifters |
Shimano Deore XT M8100 |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano M8100 XT SGS |
| Cassette/Freewheel |
SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12spd |
| Chain |
KMC X12 Anti-Rust |
| Brakes |
Tektro HD-M3520, 2 Piston |
| Rotors |
Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt |
| Brake Levers |
Tektro HD-M3520 |
| Handlebars |
Salsa Rustler |
| Tape/Grips |
Velo Black |
| Stem |
Promax DA-296, 31.8mm |
| Headset |
Cane Creek |
| Seatpost |
TranzX YSP15, 30.9 Travel XS: 100mm, SM-XL: 120mm |
| Saddle |
WTB Volt Medium |
| Pedals |
Sold Separately |
