2012 Surly Karate Monkey

Bike photo
Serial
M10124959
Manufacturer
Surly
Model
Karate Monkey
Year
2012
Primary colors
Silver, gray or bare metal
Frame size
XXL
Frame Material
Steel
Wheel diameter
700 C
Tire width
Wide tire
Drivetrain
Fixed gear
Distinguishing features
Karate Monkey, Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded

Frame and fork

Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8˝ threadless. Black
Fork
Karate Monkey, Suspension-corrected (80mm), tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 51mm IS disc mount

Wheels

Front Hub
Surly Ultra New , 32 Disc
Rear Hub
Surly Ultra New , 32 Disc
Front Rim
WTB Speed Disc 29, 32h Black
Rear Rim
WTB Speed Disc 29, 32h Black
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, 14g. Black
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.4˝. Black
Rear Tire
Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.4˝. Black

Drivetrain and brakes

Crankset
TruVativ FireX 1.1 , 33t w/ guard
Cog/Cassette/Freewheel
Shimano singlespeed freewheel, 17t. 3/32˝
Chain
KMC X8, Yep, it's a chain
Front Brake
Avid BB7, Cable actuated. 160mm rotors front & rear
Rear Brake
Avid BB7, Cable actuated. 160mm rotors front & rear
Front Brake Lever
Avid FR-5, Black
Rear Brake Lever
Avid FR-5, Black
Chain Tensioners
chain tensioner with bottle opener (Surly)

Additional parts

Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless, 30.0mm
Stem
Kalloy AS-008, 25.4mm bar clamp. Aluminum. 4-bolt face. Black
Handlebar
Salsa MotoAce, 660mm width. 17° bend. Black
Saddle
Velo VL-2155, Steel rails. Black vinyl. Feels pretty o.k.
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-342, 27.2mm. 350mm. Black