2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Devinci Troy Carbon
The XL is the Devinci Troy Carbon size closest to your XXL Santa Cruz Hightower C R. 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 Devinci Troy Carbon
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XXL, the Devinci Troy Carbon in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C R, XXLDevinci Troy Carbon, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XXL | Devinci Troy Carbon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 518 | 500 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 660 | 640 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.0 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.3 | 76.4 | +0.1° |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 445 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1301 | 1273 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 655 | |
| BB height | not listed | 341 | |
| Standover | not listed | 780 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 495 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 |
Differences are the Devinci Troy Carbon minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2023 Devinci Troy Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C RDevinci Troy Carbon
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 C RC R | Devinci Troy CarbonCarbon GX 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Devinci Troy Deore 12S |
| Fork | RockShox Yari | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | Fox X2 Performance Elite Series |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | Easton AR 30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Code R |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R | Race Face Next R |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro | Devinci V2 Pro |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | SDG Tellis | SDG Bel Air III |
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