2008 Surly Karate Monkey vs 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29
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 Comp 29
- 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
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Surly Karate Monkey numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Surly Karate Monkey M | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 19 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 72° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600.6 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 436mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 | 1097mm | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | not listed | |
| Standover | 811.1 | 832mm | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | 483mm | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 427mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 633mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 304mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29 minus the Surly Karate Monkey. Full charts: 2008 Surly Karate Monkey, 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29.
Where each sits in its class
Surly Karate MonkeySpecialized Stumpjumper Comp 29
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 | Surly Karate Monkey | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29Comp 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba SL 29 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X-7 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore M660, SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano HG61 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-971 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M542 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo, Shimano M525SL |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss X450SL |
| Brake | not listed | Avid Elixir |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom |
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