Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Surly
2016 Surly Karate Monkey Single-Speed
Value Guide market data · 2016 Surly Karate Monkey Single-Speed
12-month trend
3%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
20%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Surly Karate Monkey Single-Speed
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Surly Karate Monkey Single-Speed 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
- Fork Brand & Model
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly, suspension corrected for 80mm fork, disc mount
- Frame
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly w/double-butted main triangle, MDS dropouts
- Frame Construction
- Surly TIG-welded chromoly w/double-butted main triangle, MDS dropouts
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Surly Karate Monkey Single-Speed
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP
- Cassette
- Surly 17t, 3/32-inch
- Chain
- KMCZ610H,3/32-inch
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Crankset
- SRAM Firex 1.1
- Front Derailleur
- Say what?
- Rear Derailleur
- Nope
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM FR-5
- Brakes
- Hayes MX5 Expert, V-series 180/160mm rotors front & rear
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Answer Pro-Taper
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Saddle
- Velo VL-2155, CroMoly rails
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-342, 27.2 x 350mm
- Stem
- H.L.
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore M525 Disc
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.4
- Wheel Set
- Alex XD-Lite
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Surly stainless steel seatpost clamp
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.