2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 vs 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C
The Santa Cruz Hightower C size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 in S3, the Santa Cruz Hightower C in XXL places the top of the head tube 41 mm higher and 67 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 98 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +41 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +67 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +98 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper 15, S3Santa Cruz Hightower C, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 517 | +67 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 668 | +41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.7 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 675 | +80 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 444 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1213 | 1311 | +98 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | 34 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 337mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 745mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 500 | +95 mm |
| Fork length | 561mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 160 | +50 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15, 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15Santa Cruz Hightower C
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 Stumpjumper 15S-Works | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse SL II | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL II | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Ultimate | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM Maven, SRAM HS2 | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar |
| Stem | Specialized Deity | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Specialized Angle-Adjust | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro Mirror | WTB Silverado Medium |
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