Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2020 Surly Karate Monkey
Previous used estimate
$661 - $680
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month projected trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 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▲ 110% vs. 2020
2023$1,257 - $1,294▲ 90% vs. 2020
2021$949 - $976▲ 44% vs. 20202020$661 - $680Currently viewing
2019$604 - $622▼ 9% vs. 2020
2015$582 - $599▼ 12% vs. 2020
2014$365 - $376▼ 45% vs. 2020
2013$365 - $375▼ 45% vs. 2020
2012$361 - $372▼ 45% vs. 2020
2011$346 - $356▼ 48% vs. 2020
2010$354 - $365▼ 46% vs. 2020Compare Karate Monkey models
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Overview
About this bike
Karate Monkey is a highly-versatile trail bike that plays the part of 29er and 27.5+ equally well. Multipurpose Hardtail Mountain Bike Karate Monkey delivers a resilient, lively ride on all sorts of gnarly terrain. Its frame is a highly-versatile canvas for whatever dirty masterpiece your brain cooks up. According to our computing machine (Thor) it can be set up in approximately 487 different configurations. Originally designed as a 29er (and the frame that helped spark the 29" wheel movement), the latest Karate Monkey is designed to perform just as admirably as a 27.5+ rig as well. This allows you to pick your poison — provided your poison is having a really great time while permanently donning a maniacal grin, of course. - Modern trail standards: dropper post compatibility, 44mm headtube, Gnot-Boost rear spacing, thru-axles, suspension-corrected fork - Compatibility with most mountain bike standards makes it the perfect parts bin bike (no rim brakes allowed, though) - Clearance for 29 x 2.5 or 27.5 x 3 tires
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
- Component Hubs
- Front: 110mm, 15mm thru-axle, 32h Rear: 148mm, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Promax 31.8, 4-Bolt
- Product Family
- Karate Monkey
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Component Color
- Wet Clay
- Component Frame
- 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
- Component Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275, 180/160mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek
- Component Cassette
- SRAM EAGLE 11/50T
- Component Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Component Shifters
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Component Handlebar
- Salsa Rustler 31.8mm
- Component Seat Post
- Promax 2-Bolt
- Component Chainrings
- 30T
- Component Front Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi Tubeless Ready
- Component Tape Grips
- Velo single lock-on
- Component Brake Levers
- Tektro HD-M275
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Powerspline
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Hubs
- Front: 110mm, 15mm thru-axle, 32h Rear: 148mm, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
- Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Powerspline
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Handlebar
- Salsa Rustler 31.8mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Stem
- Promax 31.8, 4-Bolt
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Brake Levers
- Tektro HD-M275
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275, 180/160mm rotors
- Cassette
- SRAM EAGLE 11/50T
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Fork
- 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, ED coated
- Frame
- 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, trumpet flared tubes, TIG welded, ED coated
- Seat Post
- Promax 2-Bolt
- Shifters
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Tape/Grips
- Velo single lock-on
- Color
- Wet Clay
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi Tubeless Ready
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.