2025 Specialized Status 2 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C
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 Hightower C
- Frame stack
- +51 mm
- Higher front end
- 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
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Status 2 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size XXL are missing the reach, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 S3 (High) | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 471mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 614mm | 665 | +51 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.6° | 76.7 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 630mm | 672 | +42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1225mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 30mm | 34 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 346mm | 338 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 739mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 500 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 551mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Status 2. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Status 2, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2Santa Cruz Hightower C
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 | Specialized Status 2140 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | TRP EVO | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Grips | Deity Knuckleduster | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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