2023 Vitus Escarpe CRX 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
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- 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
Only the Vitus Escarpe CRX is drawn. The Santa Cruz Hightower C numbers we have for size XXL are missing the reach, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Escarpe CRX M | Santa Cruz Hightower C XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 625mm | 665 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.7 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | 672 | +77 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1218mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 35mm | 34 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 500 | +90 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 338 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Hightower C minus the Vitus Escarpe CRX. Full charts: 2023 Vitus Escarpe CRX, 2024 Santa Cruz Hightower C.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Escarpe CRXSanta 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 CRX290 CRX | Santa Cruz Hightower CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Escarpe | Santa Cruz Hightower |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | Hayes Dominion A4 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Hayes D-Series | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Riser | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | 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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