2023 Vitus Escarpe CR vs 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C
The XL is the Santa Cruz Hightower C size closest to your XL Vitus Escarpe CR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Hightower C
Compared with the Vitus Escarpe CR in XL, the Santa Cruz Hightower C in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Vitus Escarpe CR, XLSanta Cruz Hightower C, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe CR XL | Santa Cruz Hightower C XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 502 | 492 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 654 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 76.6 | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 648 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 441 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1278 | 1276 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | 34 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 460 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 145 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Vitus Escarpe CR. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe CR, 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe CRSanta 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 | Vitus Escarpe CR290 CR | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29 | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 & ZS56/40 | Cane Creek 40 IS |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | RockShox Reverb Stealth |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
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