2022 Specialized Stumpjumper vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower CC
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper in S3, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 65 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 96 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +65 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +96 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper, S3Santa Cruz Hightower CC, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 515 | +65 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 662 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76.0 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 434 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200mm | 1296 | +96 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 333mm | 340 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 744mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 500 | +95 mm |
| Fork length | 550mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Stumpjumper. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized StumpjumperSanta 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 StumpjumperS-Works | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 34 Factory | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT DPS Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 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, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control 240 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 Ultimate | SRAM Code RSC |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | Santa Cruz AM |
| Stem | Specialized Deity | Race Face Aeffect |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | not listed |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | 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 |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb AXS |
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