Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2015 Surly Karate Monkey
Previous used estimate
$582 - $599
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2015 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month projected trend
1%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2015 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$1,389 - $1,429▲ 139% vs. 2015
2023$1,257 - $1,294▲ 116% vs. 2015
2021$949 - $976▲ 63% vs. 2015
2020$661 - $680▲ 14% vs. 2015
2019$604 - $622▲ 4% vs. 20152015$582 - $599Currently viewing
2014$365 - $376▼ 37% vs. 2015
2013$365 - $375▼ 37% vs. 2015
2012$361 - $372▼ 38% vs. 2015
2011$346 - $356▼ 41% vs. 2015
2010$354 - $365▼ 39% vs. 2015Compare Karate Monkey models
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Overview
About this bike
Imagine if a martial arts master had primate dexterity and was made of steel. You've now conceptualized the Surly Karate Monkey. The Monkey is versatile, capable of running skinny tires or massive treads, suspension or rigid forks, and while it's capable of rocking gears, it brings its to;A-Gameto; to the singlespeed scene. The strong chromoly frame and fork ride silky smooth, handling any terrain beneath your wheels and the short chainstays make for a very lively ride. Meanwhile, the tough 29-inch WTB wheels and wide Maxxis tires trounce anything in their way and the drivetrain is powered by stout Truvativ cranks. Plus, the wide Salsa bars give you Kung Fu leverage to complement your singlespeed style and the Avid discs reign things in.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly, suspension corrected for 80mm fork, disc mount
- Component Hubs
- Surly Ultra New
- Component Stem
- Kalloy
- Product Family
- Karate Monkey
- Component Frame
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly w/double-butted main triangle
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.4
- Component Brakes
- Avid BB7 mechanical-disc, 160mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- Velo
- Component Cassette
- Shimano 17T
- Component Crankset
- Truvativ FireX 1.1
- Component Seatpost
- Kalloy
- Component Handlebar
- Salsa MotoAce
- Component Wheel Set
- WTB Speed Disc 29
- Component Chainrings
- 33T w/chainguard
- Component Seat Binder
- Surly stainless steel seatpost clamp
- Component Brake Levers
- Avid FR-5
- Hubs
- Surly Ultra New
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.4
- Crankset
- Truvativ FireX 1.1
- Seatpost
- Kalloy
- Saddle
- Velo
- Handlebar
- Salsa MotoAce
- Stem
- Kalloy
- Brake Levers
- Avid FR-5
- Brakes
- Avid BB7 mechanical-disc, 160mm rotors
- Cassette
- Shimano 17T
- Chainrings
- 33T w/chainguard
- Fork
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly, suspension corrected for 80mm fork, disc mount
- Frame
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly w/double-butted main triangle
- Seat Binder
- Surly stainless steel seatpost clamp
- Wheel Set
- WTB Speed Disc 29
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.