2023 Santa Cruz Highball FRAME vs 2025 Ibis DV9
The Ibis DV9 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ibis DV9
Compared with the Santa Cruz Highball FRAME in M, the Ibis DV9 in XL places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 71 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 92 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +71 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +92 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Highball FRAME, MIbis DV9, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball FRAME M | Ibis DV9 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 511 | +71 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 658 | +53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 76 | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 675 | +56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 425 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1145 | 1237 | +92 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 65 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 313 | 308 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 704 | 776 | +72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 508 | +78 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 135 | +30 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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