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2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC

The S is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S1 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert. 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 Expert in S1, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+27 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert (S1) and 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Santa Cruz Hightower CC is the colored outline on top.J 1152

Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, S1Santa Cruz Hightower CC, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Stumpjumper Expert S1Santa Cruz Hightower CC SDifference
Reach410mm425+15 mm
Stack614mm603−11 mm
Head tube angle65°65.2+0.2°
Seat tube angle76°76.7+0.7°
Chainstay length432mm434+2 mm
Wheelbase1152mm1179+27 mm
BB drop47mmnot listed
BB height328mm340+12 mm
Standover730mmnot listed
Seat tube length385mm380−5 mm
Fork length550mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Stumpjumper ExpertSanta 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 ExpertExpertSanta Cruz Hightower CCCC X01
ForkFox Float 34 Performance EliteRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
Rear shockFox Float DPS Performance EliteRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion
ShifterSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CassetteSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle XX1
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CranksetSRAM DescendantSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Butcher, Specialized PurgatoryMaxxis Minion DHR II DD
HubRoval DT Swiss 370not listed
RimRoval Traverse 29not listed
BrakeSRAM G2 UltimateSRAM Code RSC
GripsSpecialized Deitynot listed
SeatpostSpecialized OneUpRockShox Reverb Stealth
SaddleSpecialized Bridgenot listed
Framenot listedSanta Cruz Hightower
Chainringnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Wheelsetnot listedSanta Cruz Reserve
Rotornot listedSRAM Code Silver
Handlebarnot listedSanta Cruz AM
Stemnot listedRace Face Aeffect
Dropper postnot listedRockShox Reverb AXS

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