2019 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5 vs 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC
The M is the Santa Cruz Hightower CC size closest to your S2 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5. 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 EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5 in S2, the Santa Cruz Hightower CC in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5, S2Santa Cruz Hightower CC, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5 S2 | Santa Cruz Hightower CC M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 450 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 612 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 65.2 | +1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76.6 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 615mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 434 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1228mm | 1208 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 33mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 324mm | 340 | +16 mm |
| Standover | 743mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 405 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 542mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower CC minus the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5, 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5Santa 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 EVO Men's Comp Alloy 27.5Men's Comp Alloy 27.5 | Santa Cruz Hightower CCCC X01 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle XX1 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Specialized Sensus | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | RockShox Reverb AXS |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | 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 |
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