2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The S is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S Specialized Enduro Elite 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 Elite 27.5 in S, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in S places the top of the head tube 13 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
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5, SSanta Cruz Hightower CC, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 S | Santa Cruz Hightower CC S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 425 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 603 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65mm | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.7 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 560mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 434 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171mm | 1179 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 8 | not listed | |
| BB height | 342 | 340 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 749mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 396mm | 380 | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 564mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro Elite 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 Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch Plus | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 360 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | Santa Cruz Reserve |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Code Silver |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz AM |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb AXS |
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