2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC vs 2022 Norco Optic C1
The XL is the Norco Optic C1 size closest to your XXL 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 Norco Optic C1
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XXL, the Norco Optic C1 in XL places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower CC, XXLNorco Optic C1, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XXL | Norco Optic C1 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 | 510 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 662 | 638 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.2 | 65 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 440 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 | 1275 | −21 mm |
| BB height | 340 | 337 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 485 | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 669 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 38 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130 |
Differences are the Norco Optic C1 minus the Santa Cruz Hightower CC. Full charts: 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC, 2022 Norco Optic C1.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CCNorco Optic C1
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 | Norco Optic C1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Wheelset | Santa Cruz Reserve | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Code Silver | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz AM | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
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