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Surly
2025 Surly Karate Monkey Rigid
Previous used estimate
$1,389 - $1,429
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2025 Surly Karate Monkey Rigid
12-month projected trend
23%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2025 Surly Karate Monkey Rigid
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All Karate Monkey model years
2025$1,389 - $1,429Currently viewing
2023$1,257 - $1,294▼ 9% vs. 2025
2021$949 - $976▼ 32% vs. 2025
2020$661 - $680▼ 52% vs. 2025
2019$604 - $622▼ 56% vs. 2025
2015$582 - $599▼ 58% vs. 2025
2014$365 - $376▼ 74% vs. 2025
2013$365 - $375▼ 74% vs. 2025
2012$361 - $372▼ 74% vs. 2025
2011$346 - $356▼ 75% vs. 2025
2010$354 - $365▼ 74% vs. 2025Compare Karate Monkey Rigid models
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Overview
About this bike
The Karate Monkey features updated, progressive trail geometry, our custom trumpet tubeset and Surly’s Gnot-Boost rear dropout system. Available in a variety of colors, with multiple drivetrain and wheel size configurations. - 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and 44mm headtube - The tubeset uses the same trumpet tubes found on Instigator 2.0 frame - Adjustable rear dropouts with 145mm Gnot-Boost spacing. Works with 142, 148 12mm thru, as well as 135mm w/ 10/12 washer - Internal dropper seatpost routing with 30.9mm seat tube ID - Clearance for 29 x 2.55 or 27.5 x 3 tires
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
- Component Hubs
- Front: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h Rear: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
- Component Rims
- WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
- Product Family
- Karate Monkey
- Component Chain
- KMC X12 Anti-Rust
- Component Color
- Snow Mold White
- Component Frame
- Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276, 2 piston
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Rotors
- Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Medium
- Component Spokes
- 14G Black
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek
- Component Crankset
- Shimano MT511, 30T
- Component Seatpost
- Promax SP-2019, 30.9mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Component Handlebar
- Salsa Rustler
- Component Rear Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
- Component Front Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
- Component Tape Grips
- Velo Black
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-Inch
- Component Brake Levers
- Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT501, BSA
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-spd
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec 15x110mm, 32h Rear: Novatec 12x148mm, 32h
- Rims
- WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5"
- Crankset
- Shimano MT511, 30T
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano MT501, BSA
- Chain
- KMC X12 Anti-Rust
- Seatpost
- Promax SP-2019, 30.9mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Medium
- Handlebar
- Salsa Rustler
- Headset
- Cane Creek
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
- Rear Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
- Stem
- Promax DA-296, 31.8mm
- Brake Levers
- Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275/HD-M276, 2 piston
- Fork
- Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
- Frame
- Surly Karate Monkey, 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Tape/Grips
- Velo Black
- Color
- Snow Mold White
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 27.5-Inch
- Spokes
- 14G Black
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SunRace CSMZ800, 11-51t, 12-spd
- Rotors
- Tektro 180/160, 6-Bolt
- Front Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi, Tubeless Ready
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.