2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2025 Norco Optic C1
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Norco Optic C1
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −50 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C XL | Norco Optic C1 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | not listed | 626 | |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 65.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.6 | 77.0 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 617 | −28 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1276 | 1226 | −50 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 32 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 338 | 346 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 385 | −75 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 472.5 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 429 | |
| Standover | not listed | 678 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Norco Optic C1 minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2025 Norco Optic C1.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CNorco Optic C1
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.
| Part | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS | Norco Optic C1C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Norco Optic |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM 1295 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM 30t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | We Are One Faction |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Disector |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | Race Face ARC | We Are One Faction |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM Centerline, SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon | OneUp Components Carbon 35 |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | OneUp Components OneUp |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | Ergon GE1 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA No. 57 ZS |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | OneUp Components V3 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Ergon SM-1 |
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