2025 Marin Rift Zone XR 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
- +64 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
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Marin Rift Zone XR 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 | Marin Rift Zone XR M | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | not listed | |
| Stack | 600.7 | 665 | +64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.1 | 64.5 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.7 | +0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1164.8 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 35 | 34 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 691.2 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 672 | |
| BB height | not listed | 338 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 500 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Marin Rift Zone XR. Full charts: 2025 Marin Rift Zone XR, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Marin Rift Zone XRSanta 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 | Marin Rift Zone XRXR | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Marin Rift Zone | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB MTB 73mm | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Marin aluminum double-wall, 29mm inner, 32H | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM DB8 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Marin Trail Bar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Dropper post | TranzX YSP23JL | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
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