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2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Ibis Ripmo V2S

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−12 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Hightower C R numbers we have for size L are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz Hightower C R LIbis Ripmo V2S MDifference
Reachnot listed460
Stack619619±0 mm
Head tube angle65.564.9−0.6°
Seat tube angle76.877+0.2°
Chainstay length433435+2 mm
Wheelbase12311219−12 mm
BB drop2930+1 mm
BB heightnot listed341
Standovernot listed733
Seat tube lengthnot listed406
Head tube lengthnot listed100

Differences are the Ibis Ripmo V2S minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz Hightower C RIbis Ripmo V2S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSanta Cruz Hightower C RC RIbis Ripmo V2S
FrameSanta Cruz Hightowernot listed
ForkRockShox Yarinot listed
Rear shockFox Float Performancenot listed
ShifterShimano XT M8100not listed
DerailleurSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
ChainringSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss 370not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminatornot listed
BrakeSRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100not listed
HandlebarRace Face Aeffect Rnot listed
StemBurgtec Enduronot listed
HeadsetCane Creek 40 ISnot listed
Dropper postRockShox Reverb Stealthnot listed
SaddleSDG Tellisnot listed

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