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    MSRP
    $2,200
    Where to Buy
    $1,849

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    $1,848

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    Category
    Trail
    3.2
    Frame
    Steel
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″ / 29″
    SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc
    NX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
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    Summary
    The Surly Karate Monkey is a 27.5″ / 29″ steel frame rigid trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Karate Monkey
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    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    Karate Monkey

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Surly 4130 Chromoly Steel, Custom double butted externally flaired tubing. Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger, Surly “Gnot Boost” 142 or 148mm hub spacing compatibility

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    Fork

    Surly 4130 Chromoly Steel, 483mm axle-to-crown x 47mm offset, 110mm hub spacing, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 Chromoly. 51mm I.S. disc mount

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Power Spline

    Headset

    Cane Creek

    Stem

    Promax, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Salsa Rustler 31.8mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    Promax 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Grips

    Velo single lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX

    Front Derailleur

    None

    Crank

    SRAM NX 30t

    Shifters

    SRAM NX

    Cassette

    Sunrace 11 speed 11-42t

    Chain

    KMC X11EL-1

    Brakes

    SRAM Level

    TypeSRAM Level Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i40 TCS

    Front Hub

    Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle

    Rear Hub

    Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle

    Tires

    Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 3”, 60 tpi Tubeless Ready

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 180/160

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