2023 Santa Cruz Highball FRAME vs 2025 Ibis DV9
The L is the Ibis DV9 size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Highball FRAME. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Ibis DV9
Compared with the Santa Cruz Highball FRAME in XL, the Ibis DV9 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Highball FRAME, XLIbis DV9, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball FRAME XL | Ibis DV9 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 470 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 635 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 677 | 640 | −37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 425 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1207 | 1186 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 313 | 308 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 762 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 457 | −73 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 110 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Ibis DV9 minus the Santa Cruz Highball FRAME. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Highball FRAME, 2025 Ibis DV9.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Highball FRAMEIbis DV9
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Santa Cruz Highball FRAME | Ibis DV9Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Ibis DV9 |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 34 Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Ibis 933 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-66 |
| Stem | not listed | Ibis 31.8mm 40mm S/M 50mm L/XL |
| Grips | not listed | Lizard Skins Charger EVO |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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