2026 Ibis Oso S 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
- +31 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
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Ibis Oso S 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 | Ibis Oso S XM | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 489 | not listed | |
| Stack | 634 | 665 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.4 | 64.5 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.9 | 76.7 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 624 | 672 | +48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 457 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1276 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 41 | 34 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 332 | 338 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 722 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 500 | +95 mm |
| Head tube length | 121 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Ibis Oso S. Full charts: 2026 Ibis Oso S, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Oso SSanta 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 | Ibis Oso SS 90 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Oso | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Base | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Race Face Affect R | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | Race Face Affect R | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | not listed |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | not listed |
| Wheelset | Blackbird Send Alloy | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Base | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Blackbird 35 | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Blackbird 35 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Strata | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | KS Vantage Dropper | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | WTB Solano Fusion | WTB Silverado |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
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