2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 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
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 numbers we have for size 15.5 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29 15.5 | Surly Karate Monkey M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72° | 73 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 431 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067mm | 1064 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 717mm | 811.1 | +94 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 457.2 | +63 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 427 | |
| Stack | not listed | 597 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600.6 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 90 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29. Full charts: 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29, 2009 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Marathon 29Surly Karate Monkey
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 Stumpjumper Marathon 29Marathon 29 | Surly Karate MonkeyKarate Monkey - Organic Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized SJ | Surly Karate Monkey |
| Fork | Fox F80RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X0 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M770, SRAM X.0 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M770 | 12-speed, 11-51t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M770 | Shimano Deore MT510 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SLX M770 | Shimano 73mm threaded |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK | Surly Dirt Wizard |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss X470 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Ultimate SL | SRAM BB5 |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom SL | Selle Italia |
| Wheelset | not listed | Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5" |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM 180/160mm, 6-bolt |
| Handlebar | not listed | Salsa Rustler |
| Stem | not listed | Kalloy 31.8mm |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Black |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kalloy 30.9mm |
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