2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
The S5 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Hightower C. 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 Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD in S5 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C XL | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 492 | 498mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 654 | 644mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.6 | 77° | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 648 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 441 | 451mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1276 | 1288mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 445mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 125mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 340mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 784mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
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 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTDAlloy LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Controller | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Industry Nine 1/1 | Roval DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Race Face ARC Offset 30 | Roval Traverse |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RS |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar | not listed |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Trail |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | Angle Adjust |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium | Bridge |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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