2022 Santa Cruz Highball vs 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro
The XL is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Highball. 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 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro
Compared with the Santa Cruz Highball in XL, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Highball, XLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball XL | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 480mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 636mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 674 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 430mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | 1178mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 56 | 63mm | +7 mm |
| BB height | 314 | 309mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 756 | 847mm | +91 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 520mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro minus the Santa Cruz Highball. Full charts: 2022 Santa Cruz Highball, 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz HighballSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro
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 | Specialized Epic Hardtail ProHardtail Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM TLM |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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