2019 Specialized Enduro 29 vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower CC
Compared with the Specialized Enduro 29 in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Enduro 29, MSanta Cruz Hightower CC, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro 29 M | Santa Cruz Hightower CC L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 470 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 606mm | 621 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5mm | 65.2 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.7° | 76.5 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 584mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 434 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190mm | 1232 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 19mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 346mm | 340 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 769mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 569mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Enduro 29. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Enduro 29, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro 29Santa 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 29S-Works 29 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | 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 DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Specialized Sensus | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post Wu | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | 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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