2025 Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset vs 2026 Santa Cruz Highball
The M is the Santa Cruz Highball size closest to your M Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset. 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 Highball
Compared with the Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset in M, the Santa Cruz Highball in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset, MSanta Cruz Highball, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset M | Santa Cruz Highball M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 600mm | 605 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 73.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 612mm | 619 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 426 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1150mm | 1145 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 57mm | 60 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 313mm | 313 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 764mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 430 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 105 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Highball minus the Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset, 2026 Santa Cruz Highball.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate FramesetSanta 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 World Cup RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate FramesetS-Works - RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate Frameset | Santa Cruz Highball90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | Race Face Next |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Highball |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Sid SL Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 90 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss + Raceface DT Swiss 370 / RaceFace AR Offset 27 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR Offset 27 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | SRAM Atmos Flat Bar |
| Stem | not listed | SRAM Atmos Stem |
| Grips | not listed | SRAM Standard |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy |
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