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2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Pro vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC

The M is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S3 Specialized Stumpjumper Pro. 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 Hightower CC

Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper Pro in S3, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Pro (S3) and 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Santa Cruz Hightower CC is the colored outline on top.J 1200

Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, S3Santa Cruz Hightower CC, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Pro S3Santa Cruz Hightower CC MDifference
Reach450mm450±0 mm
Stack622mm612−10 mm
Head tube angle65°65.2+0.2°
Seat tube angle76°76.6+0.6°
Chainstay length432mm434+2 mm
Wheelbase1200mm1208+8 mm
BB drop42mmnot listed
BB height333mm340+7 mm
Standover744mmnot listed
Seat tube length405mm405±0 mm
Fork length550mmnot listed
Head tube length110mmnot listed

Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Pro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ProSanta Cruz Hightower CC

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 Stumpjumper ProProSanta Cruz Hightower CCCC X01
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
Rear shockFox FLOAT DPS FactoryRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion
ShifterSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle XX1
ChainSpecialized SRAX X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CranksetSRAM DescendantSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryMaxxis Minion DHR II DD
HubDT Swiss 350not listed
RimRoval Traversenot listed
BrakeSRAM G2 UltimateSRAM Code RSC
HandlebarRoval Traverse SLSanta Cruz AM
StemSpecialized DeityRace Face Aeffect
GripsSpecialized Deitynot listed
SeatpostFox TransferRockShox Reverb Stealth
SaddleSpecialized Bridgenot listed
Framenot listedSanta Cruz Hightower
Chainringnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedSanta Cruz Reserve
Rotornot listedSRAM Code Silver
Dropper postnot listedRockShox Reverb AXS

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