2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset vs 2009 Surly Karate Monkey
The L is the Surly Karate Monkey size closest to your 21 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset. 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 Carbon HT Frameset in 21, the Surly Karate Monkey in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset, 21Surly Karate Monkey, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset 21 | Surly Karate Monkey L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451mm | 450 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 617mm | 606 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 431 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115mm | 1076.1 | −39 mm |
| BB height | 301mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 843mm | 838.2 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533mm | 508 | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 617.5 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 68 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT Frameset, 2009 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon HT FramesetSurly 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 Carbon HT FramesetS-Works Carbon HT Frameset | Surly Karate MonkeyKarate Monkey - Organic Eggplant |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-91 | Shimano 73mm threaded |
| Frame | not listed | Surly Karate Monkey |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | 12-speed, 11-51t |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore MT510 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Novatec hubs, WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0, 27.5" |
| Tire | not listed | Surly Dirt Wizard |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM BB5 |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia |
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