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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
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Frame reach
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Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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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

MeasurementSanta Cruz Hightower C LSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO S6Difference
Stacknot listednot listed
Head tube angle64.5not listed
Seat tube angle76.4not listed
Effective top tube624not listed
Wheelbasenot listednot listed
BB drop34not listed
BB height338not listed
Seat tube length430465+35 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listednot listed
Standovernot listednot listed
Head tube lengthnot listednot listed

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

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 CC GX AXSSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 EVOS-Works
FrameSanta Cruz HightowerSpecialized FACT 11m Carbon
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select+Fox 36 Factory GRIP X2
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Select+Fox Float X Factory
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerShimano XTR M9250
DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR M9250
ChainSRAM GX Eagle TransmissionShimano XTR
CranksetSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
ChainringSRAM GX EagleShimano XTR
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano BB93
WheelsetDT Swiss 370Roval Traverse SL II
TireMaxxis Minion DHR IISpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
HubDT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370Industry Nine Hydra 2
RimRace Face ARCRoval Traverse SL
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth BronzeShimano XTR
RotorSRAM HS2Shimano XTR
HandlebarSanta Cruz 35 CarbonRace Face ERA
StemBurgtec Enduro MK3Race Face Turbine R
GripsSanta Cruz House GripsDeity Lockjaw
HeadsetCane Creek 40not listed
Dropper postOneUp Components V2 Dropper PostFox Transfer Neo
SaddleWTB SilveradoSpecialized S-Works Power Mirror
Seatpostnot listeddropper

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