Surly Karate Monkey Custom Build - High Viz Black - Large

Bath Outdoors Surly Karate Monkey - What we have to say: Update: The Surly KM has been discontinued :( So these are our last few in stock and we plan to do them proud with some stunning builds. We're long term fans of the Surly Karate Monkey. This is one of the most versatile steel hardtails out there and an iconic bike any cyclist would love to own. We have built this up as a rigid steel hardtail 27.5 plus tyre, Shimano 1x12 speed format. We have used Surly, Hope, Shimano, Halo and Gusset components in the build. The Surly Silver Terminal bar sets this build off, Hope headset pisses excellence, Shimano is built for UK riding at its worst, Halo Wheels roll like a dream but can take the hits with Gusset components adding UK style to the build. Hope, Halo and Gusset are also British brands which we're a fan of! We've sprinkled in a bit of silver to make the frame pop.... Any questions about this build? Feel free to email us or give us a call at the shop for more information or to chat through the build kit. This is what Surly have to say about the Karate Monkey: Karate Monkey delivers a resilient, lively ride on all sorts of gnarly terrain. Its frame is a highly-versatile canvas for whatever dirty masterpiece your brain cooks up. According to our computing machine (Thor) it can be set up in approximately 487 different configurations. Originally designed as a 29er (and the frame that helped spark the 29” wheel movement), the latest Karate Monkey is designed to perform just as admirably as a 27.5+ rig as well. This allows you to pick your poison — provided your poison is having a really great time while permanently donning a shit-eating grin, of course. Modern trail standards: dropper post compatibility, 44mm headtube, Gnot-Boost rear spacing, thru-axles, suspension corrected fork Compatibility with most mountain bike standards makes it the perfect parts bin bike (no rim brakes allowed though) Clearance for 29” x 2.5” or 27.5” x 3” tires Frameset & Build Kit: 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 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 Seatclamp: Surly Stainless Steel 33.1mm Drivechain - Crankset: Shimano Deore 6100 170mm - 30T Bottom Bracket: Shimano M8000 Front Derailleur: N/A Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp Cassette: Shimano CS-M6100 11-51T Chain: Shimano 6100 12sp Components - Headset: Hope Silver Headset Brakes: Shimano SLX 7100 2 pot Brake Levers: Shimano SLX 7100 Rotors: Shimano 180mm Centre Lock Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp Stem: Gusset Staff Stem 70mm Handlebar: Surly Terminal Silver 40mm Rise Grips: Ergon Saddle: Gusset R-Series Black Jack Seatpost: Genetic Wheels - Front Wheel: Halo Vapour MTC 27.5" 110mm Boost Rear Wheel: Halo Vapour MTC 27.5" 148mm Boost Tyres: Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 2.8 SIZE XS SM MD LG XL Reach 377 402 427 450 472 Stack 597 597 597 606 615 Head Tube Angle 69.0° 69.0° 69.0° 69.0° 69.0° Head Tube Length 100 100 100 110 120 Seat Tube Length 330 368 419 470 521 BB Drop 55 55 55 55 55 Wheelbase 1053 1078 1103 1129 1155 Chainstay Length 423 423 423 423 423 Top Tube Length, Actual 549.7 560.4 575 597.5 624.5 Top Tube Length, Effective 560 585 610 635 660 Seat Tube Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0° Standover Height 743 759 783 812 827 Stem Length 60 70 70 70 80 Stem Angle 7° 7° 7° 7° 7° Handlebar Width 750 750 800 800 800 Crank Length 170 170 175 175 175 Fork Length 483 483 483 483 483 Fork Rake 47 47 47 47 47