2009 Specialized Stumpjumper vs 2009 Surly Karate Monkey
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Surly Karate Monkey
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper numbers we have for size 19 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 19 | Surly Karate Monkey M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 600.6 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 431 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1095mm | 1064 | −31 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 796mm | 811.1 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483mm | 457.2 | −26 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 90 | −50 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 427 | |
| Stack | not listed | 597 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper. Full charts: 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2009 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized StumpjumperSurly Karate Monkey
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized StumpjumperStumpjumper | Surly Karate MonkeyKarate Monkey - Organic Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SJ | Surly Karate Monkey |
| Fork | Fox F90 RL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M660 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M772 Shadow | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61 | 12-speed, 11-51t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M542 | Shimano Deore MT510 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore M542 | Shimano 73mm threaded |
| Pedals | Shimano M-520 | not listed |
| Tire | S Works Fast Trak LK | Surly Dirt Wizard |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo, Shimano M525SL | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic X317 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid SD-3R, Avid FR-5 | SRAM BB5 |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC flat 31.8mm | Salsa Rustler |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable rise | Kalloy 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Selle Italia |
| Wheelset | not listed | Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5" |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM 180/160mm, 6-bolt |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Black |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kalloy 30.9mm |
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