2023 Mondraker Raze vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The XL is the Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your L Mondraker Raze. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C R
Compared with the Mondraker Raze in L, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Raze, LSanta Cruz Hightower C R, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Raze L | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 mm | 493 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 641 mm | 637 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 76.6 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 638 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1246 mm | 1260 | +14 mm |
| BB height | 340 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Mondraker Raze. Full charts: 2023 Mondraker Raze, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker RazeSanta Cruz Hightower C R
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 | Mondraker RazeRaze | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Raze 29 | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | RockShox 29 RL Gold | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Aggressor | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Formula DC-711, Formula DHT148 Boost | not listed |
| Rim | Mondraker MDK-EP1 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Stem | Onoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0º | Burgtec Enduro |
| Grips | Onoff Twin | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Mondraker MDK | SDG Tellis |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
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