2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The XXL is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S6 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 S6, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in XXL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, S6Santa Cruz Hightower CC, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper Expert S6 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 530mm | 515 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 650mm | 662 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 65.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76.0 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 434 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302mm | 1296 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 333mm | 340 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 757mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 465mm | 500 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | 550mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | not 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
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 Stumpjumper ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 Ultimate | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized OneUp | 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 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz AM |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Aeffect |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb AXS |
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