2018 Specialized Enduro Pro 650b vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower CC
Compared with the Specialized Enduro Pro 650b in L, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 49 mm higher and 49 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +49 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +49 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 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 Pro 650b, LSanta Cruz Hightower CC, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Pro 650b L | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 466mm | 515 | +49 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 662 | +49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65mm | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 612mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 434 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1225mm | 1296 | +71 mm |
| BB drop | 8 | not listed | |
| BB height | 342 | 340 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 772mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 500 | +33 mm |
| Fork length | 564mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Enduro Pro 650b. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro Pro 650b, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro Pro 650bSanta 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 Pro 650bPro 650b | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 27.5 | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Öhlins STX | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM XR 73 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc WU | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb AXS |
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