2012 Specialized Stumpjumper M5 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
- −32 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 M5 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 M5 29 19.0 | Surly Karate Monkey M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 630mm | 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 | 1096mm | 1064 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 63.5mm | 68 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 826mm | 811.1 | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483mm | 457.2 | −26 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 90 | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600.6 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 |
Differences are the Surly Karate Monkey minus the Specialized Stumpjumper M5 29. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper M5 29, 2010 Surly Karate Monkey.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper M5 29Surly Karate Monkey
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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