2010 Surly Karate Monkey vs 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper 29er
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 29er
- 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
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 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 29er 15.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600.6 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 435mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 | 1049mm | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | not listed | |
| Standover | 811.1 | 760mm | −51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | 394mm | −63 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 394mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 594mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 304mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 29er minus the Surly Karate Monkey. Full charts: 2010 Surly Karate Monkey, 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper 29er.
Where each sits in its class
Surly Karate MonkeySpecialized Stumpjumper 29er
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 29erS-Works 29er |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba S29 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XX |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC-1090 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control SL 29 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Renegade |
| Brake | not listed | Avid XX, Avid XX World |
| Stem | not listed | Syntace F109 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Expert |
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