2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion vs 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
The M is the Santa Cruz Hightower C S size closest to your S3 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion. 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 C S
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion in S3, the Santa Cruz Hightower C S in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion numbers we have for size S3 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower C S M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 452 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 627 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 64.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 596mm | 600 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1217mm | 1218 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 35mm | 34 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 338 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 745mm | 703 | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 573mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 115 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.7 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C S minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-FusionSanta Cruz Hightower C S
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 EVO Alloy SRAM Eagle, RockShox/X-FusionAlloy - SRAM NX Eagle, RockShox/X-Fusion | Santa Cruz Hightower C SC S |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | X-Fusion Pro RL | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | SRAM Code R |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR Offset 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | not listed | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
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