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2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO vs 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
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Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO (S0)The Specialized Status 2 ZERO frame drawn to scale.J 1126

Only the Specialized Status 2 ZERO is drawn. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack, chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Status 2 ZERO S0Santa Cruz Hightower C LDifference
Reach390mmnot listed
Stack577mmnot listed
Head tube angle64°64.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle77°76.4−0.6°
Effective top tubenot listed624
Chainstay length427mmnot listed
Wheelbase1126mmnot listed
BB drop28mm34+6 mm
BB height328mm338+10 mm
Standover728mmnot listed
Seat tube length370mm430+60 mm
Fork length533mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Status 2 ZERO. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Status 2 ZEROSanta Cruz Hightower C

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Status 2 ZERO140 ZEROSanta Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS
ForkMarzocchi Z1RockShox Lyrik Select+
Rear shockMarzocchi BomberRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle AXS
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM X1 EagleSRAM GX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized ButcherMaxxis Minion DHR II
RimRoval TraverseRace Face ARC
BrakeSRAM Code RSRAM Code Stealth Bronze
GripsDeity Lockjaw gripsSanta Cruz House Grips
Dropper postX-Fusion ManicOneUp Components V2 Dropper Post
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleWTB Silverado
Framenot listedSanta Cruz Hightower
Chainringnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss 370
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370
Rotornot listedSRAM HS2
Handlebarnot listedSanta Cruz 35 Carbon
Stemnot listedBurgtec Enduro MK3
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 40

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