Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 29" -
Groupset NX -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Mechanical 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
Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger; Surly “Gnot Boost” 135, 142, and/or 148mm hub spacing compatibility
Suspension Fork
483mm axle-to-crown x 47mm offset, 110mm hub spacing, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 51mmI.S. disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
None
Front Derailleur
None
Shift Levers
None
Cassette
Surly 17t cog w/Surly spacer kit
Crank
SRAM Nx 30t
Bottom Bracket
73mm
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
Salsa 110mm, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Salsa 148mm, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Alex Draw 2.1
Tires
Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.4, 60 tpi
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Mx Comp
Brake Levers
SRAM FR5 w/Jagwire compression-less housing
Cockpit
Stem
H.L. 4-bolt, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Answer Pro Taper
Headset
Cane Creek
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
H.L. 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.59 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm | 319 mm |
| Front Center | 636 mm | 661 mm | 686 mm | 712 mm | 738 mm |
| Rake | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 595 mm | 595 mm | 604 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 400 mm | 425 mm | 448 mm | 470 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 558 mm | 583 mm | 608 mm | 633 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 368 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| 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 | 1051 mm | 1076 mm | 1101 mm | 1127 mm | 1153 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 757 mm | 781 mm | 810 mm | 825 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| 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 SS is a Surly Karate model. There are 18 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Surly Karate bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
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Karate Monkey SS components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Surly Karate Monkey SS 2017, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Karate Monkey SS comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Surly Karate Monkey SS bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.