2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
The S4 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy size closest to your L 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 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy in S4 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C R, LSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy, S4Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C R L | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy S4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 475mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 636 | 635mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.4 | 76.9° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 627 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 438mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245 | 1247mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35mm | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 340mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 762mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C RSpecialized 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 C RC R | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp AlloyComp Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC30 Mullet | Specialized 29 Disc |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | Chainring |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code RS |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Headset | not listed | FSA |
| Dropper post | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge |
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