2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29 vs 2022 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
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Santa Cruz Highball XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 480 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 426 | +1 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 634 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 69.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.0 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 674 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1177 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 56 | |
| BB height | not listed | 314 | |
| Standover | not listed | 756 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Highball minus the Giant XTC Advanced 29. Full charts: 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29, 2022 Santa Cruz Highball.
Where each sits in its class
Giant XTC Advanced 29Santa Cruz Highball
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 3 | Santa Cruz Highball |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced | not listed |
| Fork | Giant Crest 34 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Cadet | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant XCT | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL XC | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | not listed |
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