Bicycle Archive · Specification report

Surly Karate Monkey - Organic Eggplant

Velopedia Archive ID 900000889

Overview

Model year	Model year not published
Brand	Surly
Model	Karate Monkey - Organic Eggplant
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900000889
Original MSRP	$1,849.00
Colors	Organic Eggplant
Sizes	X-Small; Small; Medium; Large; X-Large

Frameset

Frame construction	Surly Karate Monkey - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
Frame material	Steel
Fork	Surly Karate Monkey - 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
Fork material	Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Deore 12-spd
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore 6100 SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore MT510, 30t
Bottom bracket	Shimano
Cassette	OE 12-spd, 11-51t
Chain	KMC X12 Anti-Rust

Brakes

Brakes	Brake Calipers: SRAM Avid BB5 Mechanical; Brake Levers: SRAM Avid FR5; Rotors: SRAM 180/160, 6-Bolt

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek
Handlebar	Salsa Rustler
Stem	Kalloy 31.8
Saddle	Selle Italia
Seatpost	Kalloy 30.9

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Novatec 15x110mm, 32h / (R) Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
Rims	WTB ST I40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
Front tire	Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
Rear tire	Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3.0", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · X-Small

Seat tube	330 mm
Effective top tube	560 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	423 mm
Wheelbase	1053 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	377 mm
Stack	597 mm
Standover height	743 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	483 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	750 mm

Geometry · Small

Seat tube	368 mm
Effective top tube	585 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	423 mm
Wheelbase	1078 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	402 mm
Stack	597 mm
Standover height	759 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	483 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	750 mm

Geometry · Medium

Seat tube	419 mm
Effective top tube	610 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	423 mm
Wheelbase	1103 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	427 mm
Stack	597 mm
Standover height	783 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	483 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Geometry · Large

Seat tube	470 mm
Effective top tube	635 mm
Head tube	110 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	423 mm
Wheelbase	1129 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	450 mm
Stack	606 mm
Standover height	812 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	483 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Geometry · X-Large

Seat tube	521 mm
Effective top tube	660 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	423 mm
Wheelbase	1155 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	55 mm
Reach	472 mm
Stack	615 mm
Standover height	827 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	483 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	800 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 23, 2026.