Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $6,699 | $6,500 | $5,499 |
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| Spec Level | |||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Trail | Enduro | Trail |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs | 32.0 lbs | |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | RockShox Lyrik |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | SLX | GX Eagle AXS | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 | |
| Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
| Front Travel | 160mm | 160mm | 150mm |
| Rear Travel | 147mm | 150mm | 145mm |
| Seatpost | Dropper | Dropper | Dropper |
| Brand Site | ibiscycles.com | specialized.com | santacruzbicycles.com |
| Summary | The Ibis Ripmo V2S SLX, Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert, and Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Ripmo V2S SLX has a better fork, while the Stumpjumper EVO Expert has better components, more travel, and higher gearing. | ||
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Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C
| Frame | Carbon front and rear triangle | FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, head tube angle adjustment, horst pivot BB adjustment, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 150mm of travel | HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C |
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| Fork | Fox Factory Series, Float 38, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm | FOX FLOAT 36 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, S1: 150mm of travel, S2-S6: 160mm of travel | RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float Factory Series, X2 with EVOL, 210 x 55 | FOX FLOAT X Performance Elite, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 2-position lever w/ LSC adjustment, S1:210x50mm, S2-S6:210x55mm | FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55 |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded (73mm BSA) | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mmS/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm | Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp | RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive DropperS: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post. | OneUp, Dropper Post-V2, MMX lever, 34.9 (S1:120mm, S2/S3:150mm, S4: 180mm, S5/S6: 210mm) | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
| Pedals | PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED | ||
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger Evo | Deity Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
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| Crank | Shimano SLX M7120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy RingS/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm | SRAM GX Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t, 32T | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51T | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120, 4 piston | SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Centerline | SRAM G2 R |
| Rims | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs | Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm inner width, hand-built, 2Bliss Ready | RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race | ||
| Front Hub | Roval, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | |
| Rear Hub | Roval DT Swiss 370, Ratchet LN, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5” WT, EXO+ casing, 120tpi | Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 29x2.3" | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66 203/180 |