Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2015 Surly Karate Monkey
Value Guide market data · 2015 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month trend
1%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
38%
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$1,720 - $1,997▼ 6% vs. 2015
2023$2,464 - $2,861▲ 34% vs. 2015
2021$2,138 - $2,483▲ 16% vs. 2015
2020$1,558 - $1,809▼ 15% vs. 2015
2019$1,442 - $1,674▼ 22% vs. 20152015$1,837 - $2,133Currently viewing
2014$1,139 - $1,323▼ 38% vs. 2015
2013$1,139 - $1,323▼ 38% vs. 2015
2012$1,042 - $1,210▼ 43% vs. 2015
2011$977 - $1,134▼ 47% vs. 2015
2010$1,093 - $1,269▼ 41% vs. 20152015 Karate Monkey lineup
Overview
About this bike
2015 Surly Karate Monkey value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly, suspension corrected for 80mm fork, disc mount
- Frame
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly w/double-butted main triangle
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2015 Surly Karate Monkey
- Cassette
- Shimano 17T
- Chainrings
- 33T w/chainguard
- Crankset
- Truvativ FireX 1.1
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Avid FR-5
- Brakes
- Avid BB7 mechanical-disc, 160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Salsa MotoAce
- Saddle
- Velo
- Seat Binder
- Surly stainless steel seatpost clamp
- Seatpost
- Kalloy
- Stem
- Kalloy
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Surly Ultra New
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Champion
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent, 29 x 2.4
- Wheel Set
- WTB Speed Disc 29
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.