2009
2009 Surly Karate Monkey
The 2009 Surly Karate Monkey sits more upright than most trail bikes, with a steeper head angle and a longer rear center. Reach 377 to 472 mm, stack 597 to 615 mm. The Karate Monkey - Organic Eggplant build comes with Shimano Deore shifting and Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5" wheels.
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Key facts
- Brand
- Surly
- Model
- Karate Monkey
- Model year
- 2009
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry labels
- XS, S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore
- Geometry
- Some measurements unavailable
- Source
- surlybikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 377 | 402 | 427 | 450 | 472 |
| Stack(mm) | 597 | 597 | 597 | 606 | 615 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 69 | 71 | 71.5 | 72 | 72 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 560 | 576.6 | 600.6 | 617.5 | 633.6 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 423 | 431 | 431 | 431 | 431 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1053 | 1044.9 | 1064 | 1076.1 | 1092.1 |
| BB drop(mm) | 55 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Standover(mm) | 743 | 781.6 | 811.1 | 838.2 | 866.8 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 330 | 406.4 | 457.2 | 508 | 558.8 |
| Fork length(mm) | Not available | 468 | 468 | 468 | 468 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 105 |
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Stock build
17 partsFrameset only
Frame
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5"
Brakes
SRAM BB5
SRAM 180/160mm, 6-bolt
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Kalloy 30.9mm
Selle Italia
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2009 Surly Karate Monkey?
- Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2009 Surly Karate Monkey in size M?
- In size M, reach is 427 mm and stack is 597 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2009 Surly Karate Monkey?
- The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size M.
- What does the 2009 Surly Karate Monkey - Organic Eggplant ship with?
- The stock build includes Surly Karate Monkey, Shimano Deore, Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5", and SRAM BB5.
- Which years of the Surly Karate Monkey are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Surly Karate Monkey for 2009, 2016, 2010, 2008, and 2007.
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