2023 Mondraker Raze Carbon RR vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The XXL is the Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your XL Mondraker Raze Carbon RR. 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 RR in XL, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XXL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Raze Carbon RR, XLSanta Cruz Hightower C R, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Raze Carbon RR XL | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 mm | 518 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 645 mm | 660 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5° | 76.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 670 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1269 mm | 1301 | +32 mm |
| BB height | 343 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Mondraker Raze Carbon RR. Full charts: 2023 Mondraker Raze Carbon RR, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Raze Carbon RRSanta 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 RRCarbon RR | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Raze 29 Stealth | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox Float GRIP2 Kashima Factory | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Kashima EVOL LV Factory | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | 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 RS | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 |
| Handlebar | Onoff Krypton Carbon 1.0 | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Stem | Onoff Krypton FG 30mm | Burgtec Enduro |
| Grips | Onoff Desert | not listed |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Kashima Factory | 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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