2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S vs 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
The S2 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD size closest to your S Santa Cruz Hightower C S. 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 S in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD in S2 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C S, SSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C S S | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 428mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 617mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7 | 77.6° | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 441mm | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1195mm | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 339 | 340mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 701 | 749mm | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 385mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C S. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S, 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C SSpecialized 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 C SC S | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTDAlloy LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | Roval DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 30 | Roval Traverse |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RS |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Trail |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Angle Adjust |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Bridge |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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