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2024 Surly

Karate Monkey - Rigid Fork

A 27.5″ steel frame rigid trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,599
Weight31.7 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Karate Monkey - Rigid Fork
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

Karate Monkey - Rigid Fork

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

100% Surly Chromoly Steel. Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, E.D. coated

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorsLost at Sea Blue; Snow Mold White; Peach Salmon Sundae; Fool's Gold; Organic Eggplant; Hi-Viz Black

Fork

100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated

Bottom Bracket

Shimano MT501, BSA

Headset

Cane Creek

Stem

Promax DA-296, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Salsa Rustler

Saddle

WTB Volt Medium

Seatpost

Promax SP-2019, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Velo Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6100 SGS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano MT511, 30T

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-spd

Chain

KMC X12, Anti-Rust

Brakes

Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276, 2 piston

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"

Front Hub

Novatec 15 x 110mm, 32h

Rear Hub

Novatec 12 x 148mm, 32h

Tires

Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready

Disc Rotors

Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt

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