Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2020 Surly Karate Monkey
Value Guide market data · 2020 Surly Karate Monkey
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
13%
Holds value better 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$1,720 - $1,997▲ 10% vs. 2020
2023$2,464 - $2,861▲ 58% vs. 2020
2021$2,138 - $2,483▲ 37% vs. 20202020$1,558 - $1,809Currently viewing
2019$1,442 - $1,674▼ 7% vs. 2020
2015$1,837 - $2,133▲ 18% vs. 2020
2014$1,139 - $1,323▼ 27% vs. 2020
2013$1,139 - $1,323▼ 27% vs. 2020
2012$1,042 - $1,210▼ 33% vs. 2020
2011$977 - $1,134▼ 37% vs. 2020
2010$1,093 - $1,269▼ 30% vs. 20202020 Karate Monkey lineup
Overview
About this bike
2020 Surly Karate Monkey value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- 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
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM SX
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM Powerspline
- Cassette
- SRAM EAGLE 11/50T
- Chain
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Crankset
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM SX Eagle
- Shifters
- SRAM SX Eagle
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Tektro HD-M275
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-M275, 180/160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Salsa Rustler 31.8mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Seatpost
- Promax 2-Bolt
- Stem
- Promax 31.8, 4-Bolt
- Grips
- Velo single lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm, Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Front Tire
- Surly Dirt Wizard 27.5 x 3", 60 tpi Tubeless Ready
- Hubs
- Front: 110mm, 15mm thru-axle, 32h, Rear: 148mm, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
- Rims
- WTB ST i40 TCS
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.