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    MSRP
    $2,599
    Where to Buy
    $2,339

    10% off At Campfire Cycling

    $2,339

    10% off At Campfire Cycling

    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    31.7 lbs
    3.1
    Frame
    Steel
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Brand Site

    surlybikes.com

    Summary
    The Surly Karate Monkey - Rigid Fork is a 27.5″ 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 - Rigid Fork
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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)

    22 mph

    Karate Monkey - Rigid Fork

    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

    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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