2024 Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+, Gold: Small (10% OFF w/MIM)

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---The Karate Monkey just struck gold—Fool's Gold, that is! This new hue is so eye-catching, you'll be the talk of the trail and the envy of leprechauns. We carry it at Campfire Cycling because it really thrives in bikepacking conditions as well.

Here is what Surly has to say about the Karate Monkey 27.5+:

The Karate Monkey was one of the first production 29ers. It put the 29˝ platform in front of a lot of people at a price within reach of many a bike nerd. Since then, 29” has become a full-blown category, with entire bike companies dedicated to the platform. In contrast to the old standard 26” wheels, 29˝ wheels have unique benefits: delivering increased traction, smoothing out terrain, carrying inertia, and generally fitting tall riders better. The Karate Monkey helped set the standard for 29er geometry. While its tucked-in rear wheel keeps it nimble and maneuverable, its lack of shifting componentry keeps the bike simple — and the rider filled with a cathartic rage.

With a frame and fork made of custom-designed Surly CroMoly “’Natch” steel, the Karate Monkey delivers a resilient, lively, durable ride. The Karate Monkey frame has recently been updated to include features like internal dropper post routing, a new tubeset that uses the same trumpet tubes found on our Instigator 2.0, and a slight tweak in geometry that is more progressive and trail oriented. The Karate Monkey uses a horizontal dropout with a derailleur hanger spaced to what we call Gnot-Boost spacing. 10 x 135mm QR, 12 x 142, or 12 x 148 Boost™ will all work in the Karate Monkey frame. The frame uses a 44mm headtube for broad fork compatibility and is ED coated for an added layer of internal protection

FEATURES:
100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube
The 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 with 30.9mm seat tube ID
Clearance for 29 x 2.55 or 27.5 x 3 tires

SPECS:
Drivetrain
Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 30t
Bottom Bracket: Included with the Shimano crankset
Front Derailleur: Not applicable
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12-speed
Cassette / Cog: SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-Speed
Chain: KMC X12 NP/BK
Components
Grips / Bar Tape: Velo lock-on
Handlebar: Salsa Rustler, logo-free
Stem: ProMax, 31.8mm diameter
Headset: Cane Creek 15
Rear Shifter: Shimano Deore SL-M6100
Brake & Rotors: Tektro HD-M275, with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors
Saddle: WTB Volt 142
Seatclamp: Surly stainless, 33.1mm diameter
Seatpost: ProMax, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels
Front Hub: 110mm, Novatec, 32 holes, Thru-Axle
Rear Hub: 148mm, Novatec, 32 holes, Thru-Axle
Rims: WTB i40 TCS
Tires: Surly Dirt Wizard 29 x 3”, 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
Tubes: Included