2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC vs 2021 Ibis Ripmo
The XL is the Ibis Ripmo size closest to your XL Santa Cruz Hightower CC. 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 Ibis Ripmo
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XL, the Ibis Ripmo in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower CC, XLIbis Ripmo, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XL | Ibis Ripmo XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490 | 500 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 640 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.2 | 64.9 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.3 | 76 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 435 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1261 | 1267 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 340 | 341 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 483 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Standover | not listed | 752 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo minus the Santa Cruz Hightower CC. Full charts: 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC, 2021 Ibis Ripmo.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CCIbis Ripmo
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 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 | Ibis RipmoXT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Ibis Ripmo |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | Santa Cruz Reserve | Industry Nine Hydra |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | SRAM Code Silver | Shimano SM-RT86 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz AM | Ibis Hi Fi |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect | Thomson Elite X4 |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | BikeYoke Revive |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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