2023 Specialized Epic World Cup vs 2025 Santa Cruz Highball
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Highball
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- 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 Specialized Epic World Cup numbers we have for size S are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup S | Santa Cruz Highball M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 440 | |
| Stack | not listed | 605 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 67° | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5° | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 619 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 426 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1145 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| BB height | not listed | 313 | |
| Standover | not listed | 715 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Highball minus the Specialized Epic World Cup. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic World Cup, 2025 Santa Cruz Highball.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World CupSanta Cruz Highball
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Specialized Epic World CupS-Works | Santa Cruz HighballGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic World Cup | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox Sid SL Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-1299 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Quarq XX SL power meter | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Transmission 34t |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | SRAM Level stealth Bronze |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Stem | Roval Control SL | SRAM Atmos Stem |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | Race Face Next |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 27 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
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