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2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2021 Devinci Troy Carbon LTD

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

What changes on the Devinci Troy Carbon LTD

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
+28 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+28 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C (L)The Santa Cruz Hightower C frame drawn to scale.J 1245

Only the Santa Cruz Hightower C is drawn. The Devinci Troy Carbon LTD numbers we have for size XL are missing the stack.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz Hightower C LDevinci Troy Carbon LTD XLDifference
Reach472500+28 mm
Stack636not listed
Head tube angle64.565.0+0.5°
Seat tube angle76.476.4±0.0°
Effective top tube627655+28 mm
Chainstay length438445+7 mm
Wheelbase12451273+28 mm
BB drop34not listed
Seat tube length430495+65 mm
Head tube length125125±0 mm
BB heightnot listed341
Standovernot listed788

Differences are the Devinci Troy Carbon LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2021 Devinci Troy Carbon LTD.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz Hightower CDevinci Troy Carbon LTD

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 CC GX AXSDevinci Troy Carbon LTDCarbon XT 12S LTD
FrameSanta Cruz HightowerDevinci Troy Deore 12S
ForkFox 36 Performance EliteFox 36 Performance Elite
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Select+Fox X2 Factory
ShifterSRAM GX AXS ControllerShimano XT
DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XT Di2 Wireless
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano XT
ChainSRAM GX EagleShimano SLX M7100
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XT
ChainringSRAM GX EagleShimano XT
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB GXShimano MT800
TireMaxxis Minion DHR II DDMaxxis DoubleDown, Maxxis Minion DHR II
HubIndustry Nine 1/1not listed
RimRace Face ARC Offset 30not listed
BrakeSRAM Code RSCShimano XT
RotorAvid Centerlinenot listed
HandlebarSanta Cruz 35 Carbon BarRace Face Next R 35
StemBurgtec Enduro MK3Race Face Turbine
GripsSanta Cruz HouseDevinci lock-on
HeadsetCane Creek 40 ISnot listed
Dropper postRockShox Reverb StealthSDG Tellis Dropper
SaddleWTB Silverado MediumSDG Bel Air III
Wheelsetnot listedRace Face ARC 25

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