2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 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 Men's Expert 27.5 in M, the Santa Cruz Hightower C R in XXL places the top of the head tube 70 mm higher and 74 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 131 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +74 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +131 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 27.5, MSanta Cruz Hightower C R, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 27.5 M | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 444mm | 518 | +74 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 660 | +70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 65.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 591mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 439 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1170mm | 1301 | +131 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 Men's Expert 27.5. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 27.5, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Men's Expert 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 Men's Expert 27.5Men's Expert 27.5 | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | not listed | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
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