2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R vs 2023 Vitus Escarpe CR
The Vitus Escarpe CR size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Vitus Escarpe CR
Compared with the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in L, the Vitus Escarpe CR in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C R, LVitus Escarpe CR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C R L | Vitus Escarpe CR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 502 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 636 | 640 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 65° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.4 | 78° | +1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 627 | 640 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 437 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245 | 1278 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 480 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 130 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Vitus Escarpe CR minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C R. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C R, 2023 Vitus Escarpe CR.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C RVitus Escarpe CR
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 | Vitus Escarpe CR290 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Vitus Escarpe |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM NX Eagle SX |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC30 Mullet | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser |
| Stem | not listed | Nukeproof Neutron AM |
| Grips | not listed | Vitus Lock On |
| Headset | not listed | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 & ZS56/40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
| Saddle | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro |
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