2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S 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 S in L, the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD in S2 places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 47 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −47 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −64 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C S, LSpecialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C S L | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 425mm | −47 mm |
| Stack | 636 | 618mm | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.4 | 77° | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 627 | 573mm | −54 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 432mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245 | 1181mm | −64 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 38mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 338 | 337mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 706 | 751mm | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 385mm | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 100mm | −25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 561mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C S. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S, 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C SSpecialized 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 C SC S | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 LTDS-Works LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance | Fox Float 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox DHX Live |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | 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 148 DUB 32t | SRAM XX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 30 | Roval Traverse HD |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy | Race Face ERA |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Specialized Industry 9 Moutain |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Power Pro |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer Neo |
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