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Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
We build Santa Cruz bicycles to be durable and long lasting, and then back them up with legendary support and a warranty of the highest standard.
Santa Cruz Bicycles offers free replacement pivot bearings to the original owner for as long as they own their bike.
*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon C |
| Frame | Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™ |
| Travel | 150mm |
| Weight | 34.71lbs / 15.74kg |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Suspension | |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm |
| Shock | FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Chainguide | N/A |
| Crankset | SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Right Shifter | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 |
| Front Rotor | SRAM Centerline, 200mm |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM Centerline, 200mm |
| Cockpit | |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Handlebars | Burgtec Alloy Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 30mm Rise -or- e13 TRS Base Bar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150, L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 200mm |
| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem All Sizes: 40mm |
| Wheels | |
| Front Rim | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO |
| Rear Rim | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| Valves | Reserve Fillmore Valves |
| Specs | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | Threaded 73mm |
| Rear Brake Mount | 180mm PM |
| Chainguide_standard | ISCG05 |
| Shock Length | 230mm |
| Fork Axle to Crown | 571mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | None |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Max Rotor Size | 220mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
| Rear Spacing | 148mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Recommended Sag | 30% |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | 30x8 |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | 40x10 |
| Shock Stroke | 57.5mm |
| Suspension System | VPP |
| UDH Compatible | Yes |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |