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2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD

The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD size closest to your L is the S4. Compare the S4 instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD

Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD in S2 places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 44 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−44 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−50 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R (L) and 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD (S2), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Santa Cruz Hightower C R is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD is the colored outline on top.J 1245

Santa Cruz Hightower C R, LSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz Hightower C R LSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD S2Difference
Reach472428mm−44 mm
Stack636617mm−19 mm
Head tube angle64.564.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.477.6°+1.2°
Effective top tube627not listed
Chainstay length438441mm+3 mm
Wheelbase12451195mm−50 mm
BB drop3435mm+1 mm
Seat tube length430385mm−45 mm
Head tube length12595mm−30 mm
BB heightnot listed340mm
Standovernot listed749mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz Hightower C RSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD

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.

PartSanta Cruz Hightower C RC RSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTDAlloy LTD
FrameSanta Cruz Hightowernot listed
ForkRockShox LyrikFox 36 Factory
Rear shockFox Float DPSFox Float X Factory
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM NX Eagle SXSRAM GX Eagle AXS
CranksetSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
WheelsetRace Face ARC30 MulletSpecialized Alloy
TireMaxxis Minion DHR II DDSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Hubnot listedRoval DT Swiss 370
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse
Brakenot listedSRAM Code RS
Stemnot listedTrail
Gripsnot listedDeity Lockjaw
Headsetnot listedAngle Adjust
Dropper postnot listedX-Fusion Manic
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic
Saddlenot listedBridge

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