7 karate monkeytm 29 frameset the karate monkey is all about big wheels and versatility build it up as a 700c mountain bike cyclocross bike commuter or backcountry tourer create your ideal frankenstein we decided to produce a 29er because we thought we could make improvements on the current designs from other manufacturers while offering a unique quality frameset at a surly price mission accomplished frameset geometry is the key to the handling characteristics of any bike it doesn t matter how pretty it is or how many braze-ons it has if it rides like crap we want you to use the karate monkey on singletrack 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 chainstays without worrying about the rear tire rubbing on the seat tube when the wheel is jammed all the way forward in the d
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11 instigatortm frame the instigator while we really don t want to tell you what you can or can t do with the multi-purpose instigator consider urban assault vehicle jumper freerider dual-slalomer or wall art we haven t just slapped a bunch of gussets on a mountain bike to achieve the desired aesthetic we have tried to correct some of the glaring mistakes found in other bikes of this genre incorporating some standard and unique surly features at the same time we re sure the result of our efforts will have you riding over your head in no time what s so special about the instigator 100 surly 4130 double-butted cro-moly steel construction nowadays it costs more to make a production bike out of cro-moly steel than it does out of name-brand aluminum we do it not because we dislike aluminum but because we strongly believe in steel s superior physical and spiritual properties not to mention the advantages its use lends to this particular design technical spew aside you ll find the
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13 our e bik complete cross-checktm cross-check geometry component sizing size stem length inches mm stem angle hbar width degrees inches mm crank length inches mm a cyclocross bike by category the cross-check has proven itself over and over in the real world on the streets in the dirt through muck and sleet blazing sun and dark of night over exhilarating trails through hectic traffic and long stretches of uninterrupted back road boredom are we serious absolutely people have written us time and again telling us how they use it as their commuter their around-towner their touring bike and each time invariably they compliment its handling comfort and durability so happy they seem to forget how affordable it was out of the box it s a study in value we carefully selected components that were light enough to make riding it enjoyable but not stupid-light sometimes with other bikes durability overshadows comfort and ease of use not the cross-check wide bar bar-end shifters a comfy saddle eno
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17 steamrollertm frameset a steamroller has the ability to flatten anything in its path which is exactly how you ll feel the first time you take our surly steamroller fixed-gear for a twirl unstoppable euphoric happy if you haven t ridden `fixed before you might even feel a little bit scared it was designed specifically to give you the ideal foundation for a pure and unadulterated fixed-gear bicycle some will see the steamroller and think messenger while others will automatically think track we hope you ll think about those two plus coffee shop watering hole commuter urban assault double century and whatever else what you do with it is up to you we can only hope you won t let your preconceived notions about fixed-gear bikes impair your ability to realize the possibilities of the steamroller frame the only thing it wasn t designed to do is coast although if you decide to strap a coaster brake out back we won t spoil your plans do what you like because as with all surly pr
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19 1x1tm frameset nobody wants to spend a bunch of cash on a single-speed and why should they to do so is contrary to the whole spirit of the single-speed experience at surly we have known this for years and are continuing to offer our excellent 1x1 single-speed frameset the 1x1 features a beefy double-butted 100 cro-moly suspension-corrected frame and 1-1/8 hard fork with very nice black or white powder coating and cool white decals the motivations to purchase a 1x1 are endless maybe you need a derby-rated steed maybe your financial sensibilities have kicked into overdrive at the sight of thick 4130 steel for a price you can justify perhaps the wide curvy stays tempt you to try stuffing in some flat-trackin skins maybe you can t stomach the extra twelve cents per gallon for premium or maybe you just wanna try something new whatever the reason we re sure you will appreciate the form function and value of the 1x1 as much as we do how does it ride take a look at our detailed geometry c
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23 cross-check our lugged and brazed cross-check fork has room for 700cx45mm tires and fenders we offer it with 1 and 11/8 threadless steerers it features 4130 cro-moly construction single eyelet dropouts cantilever brake pivots and a black powdercoat finish 400mm axle to crown rake 44mm steerer 300mm weight 1 2.11 lbs 97 kg 1-1/8 2.26 lbs 1.03 kg surly profile master of ceremonies i m the master of ceremonies in the circus that is surly i oversee the lobster fashion show the weasel rodeo the reptile scratch-n-sniff exhibit and the occasional design and marketing of a bicycle part or two my qualifications i studied engineering studio arts and industrial design in college and i managed a bike shop for several years it s all very helpful but i think my most valuable education comes from riding it s the element that most qualifies me to do my share of steering the surly short bus i ve been an avid cyclist for 1314 years i ve traveled 70,000 miles in the saddle give or take a few
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new 25 stainless steel chainrings why the heck would we produce chainrings when there are already so many chainrings on the market because stainless chainrings are tougher than aluminum chainrings for singlespeed and tandem timing chain applications where the wear isn t shared between 2 or 3 chainrings our rings will outlast and outperform aluminum you can certainly use them for multi-chainring applications but they aren t ramped or pinned so shifting up to our ring used as a middle or outer ring might be a bit slower than what you are used to our rings are compatible with 6-speed to 9-speed chains 10-speed chains may fit tightly on our rings until they ve been used for awhile sizes 94mm bcd x 30t 32t 34t 36t 104mm bcd x 32t 34t 36t 110mm bcd x 34t 36t roved new imp 1x1 singleatortm midwest single-speed legend pete geigle developed the 1x1 singleator so you single-speed virgins could taste the pure mountain biking experience without spending too much cash installing horizontal drop
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new 29 nice racktm we thought our long haul trucker touring frame deserved some durable affordable expeditionworthy racks to compliment it so we designed the front and rear nice racks we chose to make them out of cro-moly surprised due to its durability and ease of repair compared to aluminum repairability should be a consideration for any product that will be used in every extreme in the rare instance that the rack breaks you should be able to find even in the most remote regions of planet earth somebody to tig mig stick weld braze or solder a nice rack back together an aluminum rack won t afford you the same luxury our height-adjustable front rack is a lowrider/highrider design panniers mounted in the lowrider position provide a more stable ride but can be a burden when riding rocky or rutted roads and trails the upper rails on the rack provide an alternate pannier mounting position for these types of conditions the rack platform above the wheel increases your cargo capacity it s a
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31 tuggnuttm chain tensioner ever stomp on the pedals just to have your rear wheel slide forward in the dropouts and throw your chain we have using all kinds of hubs in all kinds of frames there are lots of bmx-style tensioners out there but few of them fit in our dropouts without some serious grinding so we decided to design a chain tensioner that will keep that rear wheel static in our dropouts and most other kinds of rear-facing horizontal dropouts plus ours will open up a bottle o brew the body of the tuggnut is investment cast in stainless steel for durability it features a winged bolt for toolfree adjustments and 2 axle holes for a wide range of fore/aft wheel positions the tuggnut comes with an aluminum adapter that reduces the axle hole from 10mm to 6mm so you can use it with quick-release axles in addition to nutted axles we sell it as a single because you really only need one on the drive side but if you absolutely need one on the non-drive side of your rig to achieve balanc
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35 why wool our wool clothes are made from merino a very fine soft itch-free wool which feels much like cashmere next to the skin like all wool it has wicking characteristics superior to any synthetic this means it keeps moisture off your skin and insulates to help you maintain a comfortable operating temperature even when the material itself is pretty well soaked cotton for example simply gets wet and makes you feel clammy so your body uses valuable energy trying to keep you warm wool is warm in cool and cold weather it s the perfect base layer and yet remains surprisingly comfy when the weather is warm and because wool fibers can actually absorb moisture rather than simply pulling it away from your skin the bacteria that cause synthetics to stink don t build up in fact you don t want to wash our wool jerseys and socks every time you wear them but when it is time to wash them you can toss them in the machine on the gentle cycle cold water and then air dry them back in the day cycli
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