Especially flexible: The Karate Monkey Frameset by Surly
You can ride the Surly Karate Monkey frameset with wide 27.5+ tyres or with normal 29″ tyres, whichever you prefer. 27.5+ tyres have the same rolling diameter as a 29″ wheel, but with the added traction and comfort of extra-wide tyres. That is just the beginning: Karate Monkey also features progressive, trail-oriented geometry and Gnot Boost Spacing. It allows you to ride the MTB hub of your choice, whether 10 x 135 mm QR, 12 x 142 mm or 12 x 148 mm Boost. The 44 mm head tube is compatible with many fork types, and you can also install an adjustable seatpost. Now go and hit the trail.
Specifications:
- Application:
- Trail, Cross Country
- Wheel Size:
- 29″ , 27.5″ +
- Size:
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Material:
- steel (Surly 4130 CrMo)
Technical Information:
- Rear Over Locknut Dimension:
- 142 mm, 148 mm (Gnot Boost)
- Axle Type:
- 12 mm thru-axle
- Seatpost (Ø):
- 30.9 mm
- Seatpost Clamp(Ø):
- 33.1 mm
- Headset:
- ZS44/28.6-EC44/30
- Steerer tube rec.:
- 1 1/8″
- Fork Axle to Crown:
- 483 mm
- Recommended Fork Travel:
- 140 mm
- Bottom Bracket Standard:
- BSA
- Shell Width:
- 73 mm
- Brake Mount:
- disc IS
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- Direct Mount (High-Direct)
- Bottle Cage Mounts:
- 2 or 3 (depending on size)
- Accessory Mounts:
- braze-ons for racks and fenders
Technical Information – Fork:
- Steerer Tube:
- 1 1/8″
- Axle Type:
- thru-axle (15 x 110 mm)
- Brake Mount:
- disc IS
- Offset:
- 47 mm
- Axle to Crown:
- 483 mm
- Over Locknut Dimension:
- 110 mm (Boost)
- Crown Race Diameter:
- 30 mm
- Steerer Tube Material:
- steel
- Blade Material:
- steel
- Accessory Mounts:
- bottle cage mounts, braze-ons for racks & fenders
Approved For:
- Rotor Size (max.):
- 180 mm
- Tyre Size (max.):
- 3.0″ (27.5″ ), 2.5″ (29″ )
- Chainrings:
- 2x, 1x
- Chainring Size (max.):
- 2x 24-34 t, 24-36 t Boost, 1x 28 t, 32 t Boost
- Fork Axle to Crown Size (max.):
- 547 mm
Features:
- Natch pipes
- horizontal dropouts (with Rohloff mount)
- cable guides for Vario supports
- straight tapered fork blades
- ASTM Category 3
Technology:
Gnot Boost:
The Surly Gnot Boost technology allows the mounting of different over locknut dimensions on the rear wheel. Rear wheels with 12 x 142 mm or 12 x 148 mm thru-axles can be mounted by clamping or spreading the frame. Wheels with an over locknut dimension of 135 mm can be operated in frames with Gnot Boost technology using the rear wheel axle adapter.
Colour Index:
- lemon lime soda:
- yellow
Manufacturer’s Notice:
When choosing your frame size you should take into account that Surly does not measure the seat tube specifications to the end of the seat tube. For frames with struts on the top tube, this is measured from the middle of the bottom bracket to above the struts. For frames without struts, measure from the middle of the bottom bracket to the top edge of the top tube.
Models:
XS:
- Recommended Height:
- 152 – 165 cm
- Stack:
- 597 mm
- Reach:
- 377 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 330 mm
- Top Tube Length:
- 557 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 560 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 100 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1053 mm
- BB Drop:
- 55 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.0°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 69.0°
- Standover Height:
- 743 mm
S:
- Recommended Height:
- 162 – 173 cm
- Stack:
- 597 mm
- Reach:
- 402 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 368 mm
- Top Tube Length:
- 568 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 585 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 100 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1078 mm
- BB Drop:
- 55 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.0°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 69.0°
- Standover Height:
- 761 mm
M:
- Recommended Height:
- 170 – 183 cm
- Stack:
- 597 mm
- Reach:
- 427 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 419 mm
- Top Tube Length:
- 582 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 610 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 100 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1103 mm
- BB Drop:
- 55 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.0°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 69.0°
- Standover Height:
- 783 mm
L:
- Recommended Height:
- 180 – 190 cm
- Stack:
- 606 mm
- Reach:
- 450 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 470 mm
- Top Tube Length:
- 604 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 635 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 110 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1129 mm
- BB Drop:
- 55 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.0°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 69.0°
- Standover Height:
- 811 mm
XL:
- Recommended Height:
- 188 – 198 cm
- Stack:
- 615 mm
- Reach:
- 472 mm
- Seat Tube Length:
- 521 mm
- Top Tube Length:
- 630 mm
- Effective Top Tube Length:
- 660 mm
- Head Tube Length:
- 120 mm
- Chainstay Length:
- 423 mm
- Wheelbase:
- 1155 mm
- BB Drop:
- 55 mm
- Seat Tube Angle:
- 73.0°
- Head Tube Angle:
- 69.0°
- Standover Height:
- 840 mm
Contents:
- 1 x Surly Karate Monkey frame
- 1 x Surly Karate Monkey fork
- 1 x Surly stainless steel seatpost clamp
- 1 x Surly HU0138 front thru-axle
- 1 x Surly HU0134 rear thru-axle
- not incl. Karate Monkey spacer
- not incl. Gnot Boost rear axle adapter
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