2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp vs 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C
The Santa Cruz Hightower C size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp in S3, the Santa Cruz Hightower C in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp, S3Santa Cruz Hightower C, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 472 | +22 mm |
| Stack | 627 | 636 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.4 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 627 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1213 | 1245 | +32 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | 34 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 430 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 561mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 125 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp, 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 CompSanta Cruz Hightower C
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 15 CompComp | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Specialized hookless alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | Specialized 6000 series | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar |
| Stem | Specialized Trail Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | Santa Cruz House |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS |
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