2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 vs 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 is drawn. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | not listed | |
| Stack | 630 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.4 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 624 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1217 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 35 | 34 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 340 | 338 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 430 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15Santa 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 15S-Works | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR M9250 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR Di2 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano XTR | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB93 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse SL II | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Industry Nine Hydra 2 | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano XTR | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Era Carbon | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine R | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer NEO Factory | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | WTB Silverado |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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