2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The Santa Cruz Hightower C R size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C R
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in M places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5, MSanta Cruz Hightower C R, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5 M | Santa Cruz Hightower C R M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444mm | 453 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 610 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 65.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 591mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 433 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1170mm | 1207 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 28mm | 29 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 325mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 735mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 522mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper ST 27.5Santa Cruz Hightower C R
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 ST 27.5S-Works 27.5 | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 34 Factory | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator |
| Hub | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RSC | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 |
| Stem | Syntace MegaForce 2 | Burgtec Enduro |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | SDG Tellis |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
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