2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S vs 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy
The S2 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy size closest to your S Santa Cruz Hightower C S. 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 S in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy in S2 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Santa Cruz Hightower C S, SSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Hightower C S S | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 428 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 617 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7 | 77.6 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 572 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 438mm | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1191mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 34 | 35mm | +1 mm |
| BB height | 339 | 340mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 701 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 385 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 95 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy minus the Santa Cruz Hightower C S. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S, 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Hightower C SSpecialized 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 SC S | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp AlloyComp Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Hightower | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t | SRAM X1 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | Chainring |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss 370 | Specialized 29 Disc |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face AR Offset 30 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RS |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Specialized Alloy |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | FSA |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Bridge |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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