2007 Surly Karate Monkey vs 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon
- 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
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Surly Karate Monkey numbers we have for size S are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Surly Karate Monkey S | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 576.6 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 424mm | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044.9 | 1073mm | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | not listed | |
| Standover | 781.6 | 793mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 406.4 | 457mm | +51 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 80 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 301mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon minus the Surly Karate Monkey. Full charts: 2007 Surly Karate Monkey, 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Surly Karate MonkeySpecialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon
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 | Surly Karate Monkey | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert CarbonExpert Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized SJ |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID Race for SBC |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X-9 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X-0, SRAM X.0 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG61 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-971 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano SLX M762 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano SLX M762 |
| Pedals | not listed | Shimano M-520 |
| Tire | not listed | S Works Fast Trak LK |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo, DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss X420SL |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Elixir |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized XC flat 31.8mm |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized adjustable rise |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Format |
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