2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Mondraker Raze R
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Mondraker Raze R
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- 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
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C R L | Mondraker Raze R M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 470 mm | |
| Stack | 619 | 623 mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5 | 65.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8 | 77° | +0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1231 | 1216 mm | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 614 mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 340 mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Raze R minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2023 Mondraker Raze R.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C RMondraker Raze R
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.
| Part | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R | Mondraker Raze RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Mondraker Raze 29 |
| Fork | RockShox Yari | Fox Float GRIP EVOL Rhythm |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | Fox Float DPS LV EVOL Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XG-1230 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Aggressor |
| Brake | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM G2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R | Onoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro | Onoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0º |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | Onoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | Onoff Pija dropper internal |
| Saddle | SDG Tellis | Mondraker MDK |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Mondraker Infinity |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic CrossMax XL |
| Grips | not listed | Onoff Twin |
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