2023 Mondraker Raze R vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C R
Compared with the Mondraker Raze R in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XXL places the top of the head tube 37 mm higher and 48 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 85 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +37 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +85 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 R, MSanta Cruz Hightower C R, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Raze R M | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 mm | 518 | +48 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 660 | +37 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 614 mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1216 mm | 1301 | +85 mm |
| BB height | 340 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Mondraker Raze R. Full charts: 2023 Mondraker Raze R, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Raze 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 RR | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Raze 29 | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox Float GRIP EVOL Rhythm | 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 XG-1230 | 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 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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