2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD size closest to your L is the S4. Compare the S4 instead
What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD in S5 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C, LSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 500mm | +28 mm |
| Stack | 636 | 654mm | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.4 | 76.5° | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 627 | 647mm | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 445mm | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245 | 1285mm | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 38mm | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 445mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 140mm | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 337mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 745mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 561mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD
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 CC GX AXS | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | Fox Float 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox DHX Live |
| Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM XX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Industry Nine 1/1 | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Race Face ARC Offset 30 | Roval Traverse HD |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar | Race Face ERA |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Specialized Industry 9 Moutain |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium | Specialized Power Pro |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer Neo |
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