2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon vs 2009 Surly Karate Monkey
The XS is the Surly Karate Monkey size closest to your 15.5 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Surly Karate Monkey
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon in 15.5, the Surly Karate Monkey in XS places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon, 15.5Surly Karate Monkey, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 15.5 | Surly Karate Monkey XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 377 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 579mm | 597 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 423 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028mm | 1053 | +25 mm |
| BB height | 301mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 761mm | 743 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 330 | −64 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 560 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 55 | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon, 2009 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Comp CarbonSurly 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 Comp CarbonComp Carbon | Surly Karate MonkeyKarate Monkey - Organic Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float F90 RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X-7 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M660, SRAM X-9 | 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 BB-91 | Shimano 73mm threaded |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK | Surly Dirt Wizard |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo, Shimano M525SL | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss X420SL | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir | SRAM BB5 |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | Selle Italia |
| Frame | not listed | Surly Karate Monkey |
| 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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