DEMO Surly Karate Monkey Front Suspension Bike – 27.5, Steel, Lost at Sea Blue, Medium, GRADE TEST

The Karate Monkey Front Suspension bike features a Rock Shox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel, and it’s paired with a dropper post out the box. Progressive trail geometry and Surly’s Gnot-Boost rear dropout system deliver a versatile bike with the ability to swap hubs and wheel sizes. If you want to round-house kick some trail right in the face, the Karate Monkey is your sled.

100% Surly Chromoly steel frame, double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube
The tubeset uses Surly custom trumpet tubes for greater stiffness and durability
Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142 and 148 x 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer
RockShox 35 Gold RL A2 suspension fork with 140mm travel
TranzX YSP15 dropper post with stealth routing; 100mm travel on XS, 120mm travel on SM–XL
Complete Bike Weight: 33 lb. 13 oz. for Medium

BUILD KIT:

Frame: Surly Karate Monkey - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
Fork: RockShox 35 Gold RL, 27.5", 15 x 110mm, 140mm travel, 44mm offset
Color: Lost at Sea Blue
Rear Derailleur: Shimano M8100 XT SGS
Cassette: SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12spd
Chain: KMC X12 Anti-Rust
Crankset: Shimano MT511, 30T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT501, BSA
Shifter: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Brakes and Rotors: Tektro HD-M3520, Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt
Headset: Cane Creek
Stem: Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
Handlebar: Salsa Rustler
Grips / Bar Tape: Velo Black
Seatpost: TranzX YSP15, 30.9mm Travel XS: 100mm, SM-XL: 120mm
Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
Front Hub: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h
Rear Hub: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
Rims: WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5"
Tires: Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8", 60tpi, Tubeless Ready
Spokes: 14G Black

SIZING: Surly recommends the following sizes based on rider height

XS : 5' - 5'5"
SM : 5'4" - 5'8"
MD : 5'7" - 6'
LG : 5'11" - 6'3"
XL : 6'2" - 6'6"

CONDITION - GRADE TEST: This is a CPSC test bike, ridden for testing purposes only. Tires, rotors and brake pads have some wear. Frame and fork in like-new condition. Comes with manufacturer’s warranty.