2022 Santa Cruz Highball vs 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant XTC Advanced 29
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Santa Cruz Highball is drawn. The Giant XTC Advanced 29 numbers we have for size L are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball M | Giant XTC Advanced 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 453 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 606 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 615 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 425 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 56 | not listed | |
| BB height | 314 | not listed | |
| Standover | 715 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Santa Cruz Highball. Full charts: 2022 Santa Cruz Highball, 2022 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz HighballGiant XTC Advanced 29
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Santa Cruz Highball | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Giant Advanced |
| Fork | not listed | Giant Crest 34 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Cadet |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCT |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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