2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro vs 2022 Santa Cruz Highball
The Santa Cruz Highball size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Highball
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro in M, the Santa Cruz Highball in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +60 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, MSanta Cruz Highball, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro M | Santa Cruz Highball XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 480 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 634 | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 426 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1177 | +60 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 56 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 314 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 756 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 130 | +35 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 674 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Highball minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, 2022 Santa Cruz Highball.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ProSanta Cruz Highball
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 Epic Hardtail ProHardtail Pro | Santa Cruz Highball |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | Specialized SRAX X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TLM | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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