Surly Karate Monkey Fool’s Gold – Rigid Fork 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" -
Groupset Deore -
Suspension Rigid -
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. Custom double butted externally flaired tubing. Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger, Surly “Gnot Boost” 142 or 148mm hub spacing compatibility
Suspension Fork
100% Surly Chromoly Steel, 483mm axle-to-crown x 47mm offset, 110mm hub spacing, tapered and butted straight blade. 51mm I.S. disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore RD-M6100, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M6100
Cassette
SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-Speed
Crank
Shimano Deore FC-MT510-1, 30t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, included with crankset
Chain
KMC X12, NP/BK
Wheels
Front Hub
110mm, Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle
Rear Hub
148mm, Novatec, 32h, Thru-Axle
Rims
WTB ST i40 TCS
Tires
Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275
Brake Levers
Tektro HD-M275
Cockpit
Stem
Promax 31.8
Handlebar
Salsa Rustler without logo
Grips
Velo - lock on
Headset
Cane Creek 15
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt 142
Seatpost
Promax 30.9
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 |
About this model
Karate Monkey Fool’s Gold – Rigid Fork is part of the Surly Karate model. 19 bikes variations carry this model name so far. 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 cheapest bike model and costs 2599$. Surly Karate Monkey 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 2649$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Surly released this model in 2023, its price was 2599$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 6.27% lower.
Karate Monkey Fool’s Gold – Rigid Fork components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Surly Karate Monkey Fool’s Gold – Rigid Fork 2023, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Surly Karate Monkey Fool’s Gold – Rigid Fork is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.