2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S
The XL is the Ibis Ripmo V2S size closest to your XL 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 Ibis Ripmo V2S
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XL, the Ibis Ripmo V2S in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C R, XLIbis Ripmo V2S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XL | Ibis Ripmo V2S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 493 | 500 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 637 | 640 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 64.9 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.6 | 76 | −0.6° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 | 1267 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | 30 | +1 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 341 | |
| Standover | not listed | 752 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 483 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
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
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 | Ibis Ripmo V2S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Yari | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R | not listed |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Tellis | not listed |
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