2026 Santa Cruz Highball vs 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro
The Specialized Epic World Cup Pro size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro
Compared with the Santa Cruz Highball in M, the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +67 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Highball, MSpecialized Epic World Cup Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Highball M | Specialized Epic World Cup Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 490mm | +50 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 628mm | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 670 | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 430mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1145 | 1212mm | +67 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 57 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 313 | 313 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 786 | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 500 | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 125 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 516 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic World Cup Pro minus the Santa Cruz Highball. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Highball, 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz HighballSpecialized Epic World Cup 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 Highball90 | Specialized Epic World Cup ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Highball | Specialized Epic World Cup |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Select+ | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 |
| Crankset | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM 90 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss + Raceface DT Swiss 370 / RaceFace AR Offset 27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 27 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 | SRAM Motive, SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | SRAM Atmos Flat Bar | Specialized XC minirise |
| Stem | SRAM Atmos Stem | not listed |
| Grips | SRAM Standard | SRAM Slip |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset | not listed |
| Seatpost | Race Face Next | Roval Control SL |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy | Specialized Power Expert |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | Roval Control SL VI |
| Front Wheel | not listed | Specialized CONTROL SL VI 350 |
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