Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2011 Surly Karate Monkey
Value Guide market data · 2011 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
95%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2011 Surly Karate Monkey
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Karate Monkey model years
2025$1,720 - $1,997▲ 76% vs. 2011
2023$2,464 - $2,861▲ 152% vs. 2011
2021$2,138 - $2,483▲ 119% vs. 2011
2020$1,558 - $1,809▲ 59% vs. 2011
2019$1,442 - $1,674▲ 48% vs. 2011
2015$1,837 - $2,133▲ 88% vs. 2011
2014$1,139 - $1,323▲ 17% vs. 2011
2013$1,139 - $1,323▲ 17% vs. 2011
2012$1,042 - $1,210▲ 7% vs. 20112011$977 - $1,134Currently viewing
2010$1,093 - $1,269▲ 12% vs. 20112011 Karate Monkey lineup
Overview
About this bike
2011 Surly Karate Monkey value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Tubing Material
- Surly chromoly
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2011 Surly Karate Monkey
- Cassette
- Shimano 17T
- Chain
- Salsa Delgado
Brakes
- Brakes
- Avid BB7 mechanical-disc, 6-inch rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Salsa Moto Ace
- Stem
- Kalloy
- Saddle
- WTB SST
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Surly New
- Spoke Brand
- DT Swiss Champion
- Tires
- WTB Exiwolf DNA, 29 x 2.3
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.