2016
2016 Surly Karate Monkey
The 2016 Surly Karate Monkey sits at the upright end of the range for a trail bike, with a longer rear center. Reach 361 to 457 mm, stack 591.1 to 628.2 mm.
Source: surlybikes.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Surly
- Model
- Karate Monkey
- Model year
- 2016
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry
- Some measurements unavailable
- Source
- surlybikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | XS | S | Small (16) | M | Medium (18) | L | Large (20) | XL | xLarge (22) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 361 | 387 | 394.9 | 412 | 415.1 | 434 | 428.6 | 457 | 440.1 |
| Stack(mm) | 607 | 607 | 591.1 | 608 | 602.5 | 617 | 614.0 | 627 | 628.2 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 67.5 | 67.5 | 71.0 | 67.5 | 71.5 | 67.5 | 72.0 | 67.5 | 72.0 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 71.5 | 71.5 | 73.0 | 71.5 | 73.0 | 71.5 | 73.0 | 71.5 | 73.0 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 423 | 423 | 431.0 | 423 | 431.0 | 423 | 431.0 | 423 | 431.0 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1071 | 1096 | 1046.1 | 1121 | 1064.9 | 1147 | 1076.8 | 1172 | 1093.0 |
| BB drop(mm) | 44 | 44 | 68.0 | 44 | 68.0 | 44 | 68.0 | 44 | 68.0 |
| Standover(mm) | 757 | 775 | 762.9 | Not available | 792.7 | 826 | 822.5 | 855 | 853.5 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 330 | 368 | 406.4 | 419 | 457.2 | 470 | 508.0 | 521 | 558.8 |
| Fork length(mm) | 521 | 521 | 468.0 | 521 | 468.0 | 521 | 468.0 | 521 | 468.0 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 100 | 100.0 | 100 | 100.0 | 110 | 110.0 | 120 | 125.0 |
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2016 Surly Karate Monkey?
- Geometry is listed for XS, S, Small (16), M, Medium (18), L, Large (20), XL, and xLarge (22).
- What are the reach and stack of the 2016 Surly Karate Monkey in size Medium (18)?
- In size Medium (18), reach is 415.1 mm and stack is 602.5 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2016 Surly Karate Monkey?
- The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size Medium (18).
- Which years of the Surly Karate Monkey are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Surly Karate Monkey for 2016, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.
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