The Karate Monkey frame features updated, progressive trail geometry, a new tubeset and Surly’s Gnot-Boost rear dropout system to support multiple drivetrain and wheel size configurations.
- 100% Surly 4130 chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube
- Tubeset uses the same trumpet tubes found on Instigator 2.0 frame
- Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142, 148 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer
- Internal dropper seatpost routing
- 30.9mm seat tube ID
- Clearance for 29 x 2.55 or 27.5 x 3” tires
Specs
- Platform: Karate Monkey
- Mfg Size: X-Small
- TT (Effective): 565
- Frame Type: Rigid
- Fork Type: Suspension
- Wheel Size: 27.5+ , 29″
- Frame Material: Steel
- Color: Toxic Tangerine
- Defined Color: Orange
- Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 148mm
- Brake Type: Disc
Geometry
Frame measurements (mm) | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. BB Drop | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
B. Chainstay Length | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 |
C. Fork Length – Axle to Crown | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 | 483 |
D. Fork Offset | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
E. Head Tube Angle (deg) | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 |
F. Headtube Length | 100 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
G. Reach | 377 | 402 | 427 | 450 | 472 |
H. Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
I. Seat Tube Length – Center to Top | 330 | 368 | 419 | 470 | 521 |
J. Stack | 597 | 597 | 597 | 606 | 615 |
K. Standover | 743 | 761 | 783 | 811 | 840 |
L. Top Tube Length (Effective) | 560 | 585 | 610 | 635 | 660 |
M. Wheelbase | 1053 | 1078 | 1103 | 1129 | 1155 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change