2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
The S6 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy size closest to your XXL Santa Cruz Hightower C. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C in XXL, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy in S6 places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C, XXLSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy, S6Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy S6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 517 | 528mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 668 | 654mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7 | 77° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 675 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 444 | 448mm | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1311 | 1319mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 465mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 135mm | −25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 340mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 770mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower CSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
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 EVO Comp AlloyComp Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Controller | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | Chainring |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Industry Nine 1/1 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face ARC Offset 30 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RS |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Specialized Alloy |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS | FSA |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb Stealth | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium | Specialized Bridge |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized 29 Disc |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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