Surly Karate Monkey 275+

Surly Karate Monkey Hi vis black (large)

Charlie had an old Santa Cruz full sus that was a bit overkill for New Forest trails, he wanted something that still ripped, but was a better pedaler and a bit more fun! After test riding one of our own karate monkeys, he was sold.

We specced the build with loads of hope kit for ultimate reliability, an slx groupset with wide range cassette, some 2.8  WTB ranger tyres for fast rolling speed, and some beafy Rock shox yari’s.

Full Spec

• Surly Karate Monkey frame (large)
• Rock Shox Yari 130mm travel
• Shimano SLX Groupset 11-46 cassette, 34 tooth chainring.
• Hope tech 35 275 wheelset, 
• Hope Headset
• Hope f20 pedals
• Hope tech 3 evo 4 brakes
• Hope 160mm and 180mm rotors
• Brand Ex Accend 150mm dropper post.
• Renthal Carbon fatbar
• Renthal 50mm Apex stem.
• WTB ranger 2.8 tyres (tubeless)
• Fabric Scoop saddle
• ESI chunky silicone grips