2023 Vitus Escarpe CRS vs 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C
The Santa Cruz Hightower C size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C
Compared with the Vitus Escarpe CRS in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower C in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 41 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 58 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +41 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +58 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Vitus Escarpe CRS, MSanta Cruz Hightower C, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe CRS M | Santa Cruz Hightower C XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451mm | 492 | +41 mm |
| Stack | 625mm | 654 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.6 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 648 | +53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 441 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1218mm | 1276 | +58 mm |
| BB drop | 35mm | 34 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 460 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 145 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Vitus Escarpe CRS. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe CRS, 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe CRSSanta 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 | Vitus Escarpe CRS290 CRS | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker | SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Neutron V2 Mullet | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 and ZS56/40 | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
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