2021 Norco Optic C1 vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The XL is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your XL Norco Optic C1. 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 CC
Compared with the Norco Optic C1 in XL, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Norco Optic C1, XLSanta Cruz Hightower CC, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Norco Optic C1 XL | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 490 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 639 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 669 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 434 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 | 1261 | −14 mm |
| BB height | 337 | 340 | +3 mm |
| Standover | not listed | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 460 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Norco Optic C1. Full charts: 2021 Norco Optic C1, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Norco Optic C1Santa Cruz Hightower CC
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 | Norco Optic C1C1 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Grip2 FLOAT Performance Elite | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9100 I-Spec | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M9100 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | Shimano XTR MT900 Freeza | SRAM Code Silver |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Saddle | fizik Alpaca Terra | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Santa Cruz Reserve |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz AM |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Seatpost | not listed | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
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