2023 Vitus Escarpe AMP 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer 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 AMP numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe AMP XL | Santa Cruz Hightower C L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | not listed | |
| Stack | 642mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 76.4 | −1.6° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 624 | |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | not listed | |
| BB drop | 35mm | 34 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 430 | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 338 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Vitus Escarpe AMP. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe AMP, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe AMPSanta Cruz Hightower C
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 AMP290 AMP | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | WTB Silverado |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC |
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