Surly Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,599$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
100% Surly Chromoly Steel. Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Gold RL, 15 x 110mm, 140mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M-8100
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore XT, 12-spd
Cassette
OE 12-spd, 11-51t
Crank
Shimano Deore M-6100, 30t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Chain
KMC X12 Anti-Rust
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec 15x110, 32h, 6-bolt
Rear Hub
Novatec 12x148, 32h, 6-bolt
Rims
WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0
Tires
Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8", 60tpi, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Gemini HD-M520
Cockpit
Stem
ProMax 31.8
Handlebar
Salsa Rustler
Grips
Velo Black
Headset
Cane Creek
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
TranzX YSP15, 30.9 XS: 100mm, SM-XL: 120mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.69 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 652 mm | 677 mm | 702 mm | 728 mm | 753 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 605 mm | 605 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 625 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 385 mm | 410 mm | 432 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm | 638 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 368 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 421 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm | 421 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 mm | 1094 mm | 1119 mm | 1145 mm | 1170 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Standover Height | 755 mm | 773 mm | 795 mm | 824 mm | 853 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL is part of the Surly Karate model. There are 18 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Surly Karate bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Surly Karate Monkey Organic Eggplant – Rigid Fork 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2599$. Surly Karate Monkey 2023 on the other hand costs 2649$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2599$. In conclusion, this bike price is 6.27% smaller than the price of the average Trail bike.
Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL components
Fork
Surly Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL 2023 bike is equipped with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, and has 140mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Karate Monkey Peach Salmon Sundae – Rock Shox 35 Gold RL comes in 5 sizes, that range from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Surly model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.