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2023 Mondraker Raze vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R

The M is the Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your S 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 S, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−13 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2023 Mondraker Raze (S) and 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Mondraker Raze is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Santa Cruz Hightower C R is the colored outline on top.J 1197

Mondraker Raze, SSanta Cruz Hightower C R, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMondraker Raze SSanta Cruz Hightower C R MDifference
Reach450 mm453+3 mm
Stack623 mm610−13 mm
Head tube angle65.5°65.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.5°77+0.5°
Effective top tube594 mmnot listed
Chainstay length435 mm433−2 mm
Wheelbase1197 mm1207+10 mm
BB height340 mmnot listed
Seat tube length375 mmnot listed
Head tube length100 mmnot listed
BB dropnot listed29

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

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.

PartMondraker RazeRazeSanta Cruz Hightower C RC R
FrameMondraker Raze 29Santa Cruz Hightower
ForkRockShox 29 RL GoldRockShox Yari
Rear shockFox Float DPS LV EVOL PerformanceFox Float Performance
ShifterSRAM SX EagleShimano XT M8100
DerailleurSRAM SX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM SX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM SX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CranksetSRAM SX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireMaxxis Dissector, Maxxis AggressorMaxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator
HubFormula DC-711, Formula DHT148 Boostnot listed
RimMondraker MDK-EP1 29not listed
BrakeSRAM Level TSRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100
HandlebarOnoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloyRace Face Aeffect R
StemOnoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0ºBurgtec Enduro
GripsOnoff Twinnot listed
HeadsetOnoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tubeCane Creek 40 IS
Dropper postOnoff Pija dropper internalRockShox Reverb Stealth
SaddleMondraker MDKSDG Tellis
Chainringnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss 370

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