2025 Santa Cruz Highball R vs 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro
The XL is the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Highball R. 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 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro
Compared with the Santa Cruz Highball R in XL, the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Highball R, XLSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball R XL | Specialized Epic World Cup Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 490mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 628mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 677 | 670 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 430mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1207 | 1212mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 313 | 313 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 786 | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 500 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 125 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 516 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro minus the Santa Cruz Highball R. Full charts: 2025 Santa Cruz Highball R, 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Highball RSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro
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 RR | Specialized Epic World Cup ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Base | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 27 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 R | SRAM Motive, SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Ride | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Epic World Cup |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | Roval Control SL VI |
| Front Wheel | not listed | Specialized CONTROL SL VI 350 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized XC minirise |
| Grips | not listed | SRAM Slip |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Control SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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