2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert 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
- +60 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert is drawn. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert S3 | Santa Cruz Hightower C XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 448mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 626mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2° | 76.6 | −0.6° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1216mm | 1276 | +60 mm |
| BB drop | 35mm | 34 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 338 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 460 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 645 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO ExpertSanta 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 EVO ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370 | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | Race Face ARC |
| Brake | SRAM Code RS | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Specialized Deity Lockjaw Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | FSA | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components One Fifty | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Seatpost | Specialized OneUp | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
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