2005 Surly Karate Monkey 20″ Frame & Fork Brown Metalli

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2005 Surly Karate Monkey 20″ FRAME & FORK
Skidmark Brown Metallic
My knees have advised me to switch from Karate Monkey mountain biking to flatland biking on a Surly Long Haul Trucker road bike—so I’m putting my Karate Monkey frame and fork up for auction. Here are the details:·  2005 20”  Surly Karate Monkey frame and fork—color is Skidmark Brown Metallic—this frame size is large and fits riders 5’10” or taller—depending on wheel size in your build—see URL link to original 2005 factory specs below·  Also included in auction are the following—see pictures for details: a) headset & stem; b) seat post; and c) bottom bracket spindle cartridge—suitable for either a single or double chain ring crank·  Decals, head badge, and paint in good condition—see photos for details·  Auction starts at $29.99 with no reserve·  Auction winner pays $20 packing plus actual shipping costs—see packing plus shipping estimator   (I double box this so it can be insured. Outside box is 53″ x 29″ x 8″ and weighs 30 pounds. eBay uses the UPS shipping cost calculator. I will ship by FedEx, which is cheaper, and refund the difference.)·  Ships to continental U.S. only—no returns—please email if questionsHere is the link to the 2005 Surly bike catalogue with original specifications for this frame:
http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/surly-bikes-3305/2005-bicycles-16418/page-4.htmlThe Karate Monkey frame is extremely versatile—here is what Surly has to say about them: “We want you to use the Karate Monkey on single track, as well as fire roads and pavement, so we spent time figuring out the best ways to make our rig handle like a mountain bike…not like a tractor. The most obvious frame component of the Karate Monkey is the curved seat tube. This feature allows us to use shorter chain stays without worrying about the rear tire rubbing on the seat tube when the wheel is jammed all the way forward in the dropouts. Shorter chain stays mean quicker handling and better traction at the rear. Toe overlap is another concern with big-wheeled bikes. We tweaked our measurements to eliminate overlap, while maintaining the riding characteristics of a mountain bike. “Options galore. Single-speed? Sure. Like gears? Use some. The Karate Monkey will accommodate a standard or compact mountain triple up front, and a cassette full o’cogs in the 135mm-spaced rear.  “Our Surly horizontal dropouts are cast with a derailleur hanger, so you have several drive train options. Disc brakes or cantilevers? Once again, it’s up to you. The Karate Monkey comes with International Standard disc mounts and removable canti pivots. Rigid or suspended front end? We provide a unicrown, tapered straight blade, suspension-corrected rigid fork. Do as you wish.”If you are inspired [as I am] by the late, great Sheldon Brown, here is his link describing his Karate Monkey experimental bike: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/surly-rohloff/index.htmlFinally, here is what other mountain bikers have said about their Karate Monkey ride:·   “The bike is a Swiss army knife. That can be a blessing or a curse depending on your outlook and need for a bike. In my case it is a blessing.”·   “This bike is FUN to ride. That’s all there is too it. The geometry is spot-on, super maneuverable in tight trails. The steel frame provides just the right amount of flex for a comfy ride.”·   “This bike is one of my all time favorite goof around bikes. I have raced it but I prefer to take it out to the woods during the wet/cold months to put miles in. It seems like I am constantly changing little bits of equipment on it but I love it.”
Happy bidding—see you on the flat lands!

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 C. Top tube = 23 1/2″ H. Seat tube = 20″

2005 Surly Karate Monkey 20″ Frame & Fork Brown Metalli

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