2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO
- 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer 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 L are missing the reach, stack, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.4 | 76.0 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 624 | 649 | +25 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1290 | |
| BB drop | 34 | 35 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 338 | 340 | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 445 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 445 | |
| Standover | not listed | 745 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 140 |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO
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 15 EVOS-Works |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ | Fox 36 Factory GRIP X2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR M9250 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano BB93 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | Roval Traverse SL II |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | Industry Nine Hydra 2 |
| Rim | Race Face ARC | Roval Traverse SL |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | Shimano XTR |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon | Race Face ERA |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Race Face Turbine R |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | Fox Transfer Neo |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized S-Works Power Mirror |
| Seatpost | not listed | dropper |
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