2012 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 vs 2010 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
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 is drawn. The Surly Karate Monkey numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 17.5 | Surly Karate Monkey M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 616mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 431 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070mm | 1064 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 63.5mm | 68 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 796mm | 811.1 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 457.2 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 90 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600.6 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29, 2010 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29Surly 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 Stumpjumper Comp 29Comp 29 | Surly Karate Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X-7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7, SRAM X-9 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S-1250 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Renegade, Specialized Renegade Control | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 7 SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom | not listed |
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