Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2019 Surly Karate Monkey
Value Guide market data · 2019 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month trend
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Price over time - 2019 Surly Karate Monkey
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All Karate Monkey model years
2025$1,720 - $1,997▲ 19% vs. 2019
2023$2,464 - $2,861▲ 71% vs. 2019
2021$2,138 - $2,483▲ 48% vs. 2019
2020$1,558 - $1,809▲ 8% vs. 20192019$1,442 - $1,674Currently viewing
2015$1,837 - $2,133▲ 27% vs. 2019
2014$1,139 - $1,323▼ 21% vs. 2019
2013$1,139 - $1,323▼ 21% vs. 2019
2012$1,042 - $1,210▼ 28% vs. 2019
2011$977 - $1,134▼ 32% vs. 2019
2010$1,093 - $1,269▼ 24% vs. 20192019 Karate Monkey lineup
Overview
About this bike
2019 Surly Karate Monkey value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- 483mm axle-to-crown x 47mm offset, tapered and butted straight blade, 4130 CroMoly. 51mm I.S. disc mount
- Frame
- Surly 4130 Cro-Moly Steel. Custom double butted externally flaired tubing. Horizontal slotted with derailleur hanger, Surly “Gnot Boost” 142 or 148mm hub spacing compatibility
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2019 Surly Karate Monkey
- Crankset
- SRAM NX
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Powerspline
- Chain
- KMC X11EL-1
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- Sunrace 11/42
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Shifters
- SRAM NX
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level 180/160
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Headset
- Cane Creek
- Stem
- Promax
- Handlebars
- Salsa Rustler 31.8mm
- Seat Post
- Promax 30.9mm
- Tape/Grips
- Velo single lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Tires
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27 x 3, 60 tpi
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm<br>Rear:12 x 148mm
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- WTB Scraper i40
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.