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Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+

Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+
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The venerable Karate Monkey. When it comes to mountain riding, this bike brings everything you need to the experience and more. It's shod with 27.5 x 3.00 terrain-clawing Dirt Wizards for max traction on singletrack thanks to an aggressive tread pattern and cushy, wide footprint. But there's more to this agile trail runner's set of shoes — thanks to generous frame clearance, you can drop a set of 29-inch wheels in with up to a 2.50-inch tire if you desire something with less bite and similar roll-over capabilities. And, with Surly's Gnot Boost rear dropout spacing, you can comfortably run any kind of mountain bike hub: 10 x 135mm QR, 12 x 142mm, or 12 x 148mm Boost will all work in the Karate Monkey frame. Wheel choices aside, Surly built the updated Karate Monkey with a nod toward modern trail-bike geometry and includes internal dropper post routing, two or three bottle mounts (depending on size), threaded fender eyelets, and all the braze-ons you've come to expect from Surly for attaching racks, cages, and bags galore. Running gear consists of SRAMS's rock-solid NX 1x11 drivetrain with full-length external housing and Level hydraulic disc brakes for reliability when you need it most. Throw on a 140mm suspension fork and this all-rounder turns into a serious trail slayer. For what seems like a simple bike at first glance, the Karate Monkey offers much, much more. Listen to the Monkey and lose yourself in its ways.

WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycles and bicycle products should be assembled and serviced by a professional mechanic. Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all product instructions and warnings including information on the manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every use. Always wear a helmet.

Specs

Frame Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger, Surly “Gnot Boost” hub spacing compatibility
Fork 483mm axle-to-crown x 47mm offset, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 51mm I.S. disc mount
Headset Cane Creek
Axles Front: 15 x 110mm
Rear: 12 x 148mm
Rims/Wheels Alex MD40
Hubs Salsa, 32h
Tires Surly Dirt Wizard, 27.5 x 3.00, 60 tpi
Crankset SRAM NX
Chainrings 30t
Bottom Bracket SRAM Powerspline
Chain KMC X11-1
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX
Cassette/Rear Cogs SunRace 11-speed; 11-42t
Shifters SRAM NX
Handlebars Answer Pro Taper
Stem Promax, 31.8mm
Brake Levers SRAM Level
Brakes SRAM Level
Saddle WTB Volt Sport
Seat Post Promax 30.9

* Subject to change without notice.

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