2023 Mondraker Raze Carbon R vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The XL is the Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your L Mondraker Raze Carbon R. 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 Carbon R in L, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 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 Carbon R, LSanta Cruz Hightower C R, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Raze Carbon R L | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495 mm | 493 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 631 mm | 637 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 76.6 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 645 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1243 mm | 1260 | +17 mm |
| BB height | 343 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Mondraker Raze Carbon R. Full charts: 2023 Mondraker Raze Carbon R, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Raze Carbon RSanta 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 Raze Carbon RCarbon R | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Raze 29 Stealth | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox Float GRIP EVOL Performance | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Aggressor | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Mondraker Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic CrossMax XL | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 | 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 Desert | not listed |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | fizik Antares R7 | SDG Tellis |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS |
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