2018 Specialized Enduro 27.5 vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The M is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your M Specialized Enduro 27.5. 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 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
Compared with the Specialized Enduro 27.5 in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Enduro 27.5 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro 27.5 M | Santa Cruz Hightower CC M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444mm | 450 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 612 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65mm | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.6 | |
| Effective top tube | 585mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 434 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1197mm | 1208 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 5mm | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 340 | |
| Standover | 759mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 405 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 564mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Enduro 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro 27.5, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro 27.5Santa Cruz Hightower CC
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 | Specialized Enduro 27.5S-Works 27.5 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Öhlins STX | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM XR 73 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
| Stem | Syntace MegaForce 2 | Race Face Aeffect |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc WU | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Expert | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Santa Cruz Reserve |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Code Silver |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz AM |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb AXS |
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