2023 Vitus Escarpe 275 CR vs 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
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 R
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +52 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Vitus Escarpe 275 CR numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe 275 CR M | Santa Cruz Hightower C R XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 607mm | 637 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 65.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.6 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1208mm | 1260 | +52 mm |
| BB drop | 22mm | 29 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 493 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 433 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C R minus the Vitus Escarpe 275 CR. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe 275 CR, 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe 275 CRSanta Cruz Hightower C R
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Vitus Escarpe 275 CR275 CR | Santa Cruz Hightower C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | RockShox Yari |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe R Select | Fox Float Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Specialized Eliminator |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM G2 R, Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM | Burgtec Enduro |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | not listed |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | SDG Tellis |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
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