This custom Surly Karate Monkey is a steel hardtail built around a Medium Surly Karate Monkey frame in Peach Salmon Sundae with an upgraded Fox 34 suspension fork. The fork is very lightly used, but looks and functions like new. The bike features a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, Tektro Gemini hydraulic disc brakes, and 27.5 × 3.0" Surly Dirt Wizard tires on WTB ST i35 rims.
The Karate Monkey is a versatile mountain bike platform for trail riding, bikepacking, and mixed-terrain riding. This build uses high-volume 27.5 × 3.0" tires for additional traction and comfort on rough terrain.
Highlights
- Medium Surly Karate Monkey steel frame
- Peach Salmon Sundae color
- Fox 34 suspension fork (lightly used)
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
- 30T crankset with 11–51T cassette
- Tektro Gemini HD-M520 hydraulic disc brakes
- 27.5 × 3.0" Surly Dirt Wizard tires
- WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 rims
- Boost front and rear hubs
- Tubeless-ready tires and rims
Components
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Headset | Cane Creek |
| Seatpost Clamp | Surly stainless, 33.1mm |
| Seatpost | Promax SP-2019, 30.9mm |
| Stem | Promax DA-296, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Velo Black |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium |
| Handlebar | Salsa Rustler |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 SGS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800, 11–51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 Anti-Rust |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511, 30T |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Gemini HD-M520 |
| Brake Calipers | Tektro Gemini HD-M520 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT501, BSA |
| Rotors | Tektro 180mm front / 160mm rear, 6-bolt |
Wheels & Tires
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front Tire | Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 × 3.0", 60 TPI, Tubeless Ready |
| Rear Tire | Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 × 3.0", 60 TPI, Tubeless Ready |
| Front Hub | Novatec 15 × 110mm, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Novatec 12 × 148mm, 32H |
| Spokes | 14G Black |
| Rims | WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0, 27.5" |
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