2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro S2 | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | not listed | |
| Stack | 621 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.4 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 574 | 624 | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1186 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 35 | 34 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 340 | 338 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 751 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 385 | 430 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 ProSanta 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 ProPro | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS POD Rocker | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM 1295 X01 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM 32 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse SL II | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver Stealth | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Deity Speedway | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Revive Max 3.0 | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Expert | WTB Silverado |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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