Refined, not re-defined.
The Hightower’s geometry changes help modernise the bike without overstepping its intentions. We increased reach numbers to match the fit of our recent models, while also implementing our size specific chain stays for a better fore/aft balance across the size range. We slackened the head tube angle to help stability at speed, lowered the bottom bracket to compliment the better supported suspension, and increased stack in favour of modern handlebar setups. Our size-specific frame stiffness standards help tie together our ride quality goals by achieving a tailored front triangle flex characteristic for every size.
Balancing stiffness and weight saving in all the right places is a hallmark of all Santa Cruz carbon frames and the Hightower flies the flag yet higher. Our size-specific frame stiffness standards help tie together our ride quality goals by achieving a tailored front triangle flex/stiffness characteristic for every size, and this feature is found on both C and CC carbon.
The leverage on Hightower is more linear and more progressive than its predecessor. The straighter leverage curve helps improve the consistency of the stroke feel and quality of damping, while the progression increases support and bottom out resistance.
The frame also features a Glovebox and comes with two handy bags - Tool Wallet and Tube Purse. The water bottle cage is located inside the main frame, there’s a threaded BB and the refined cable routing makes for better shifting performance, simpler installation, and less frame wear. And now a sag window that will help riders see where the red ring is sitting on their rear shock.
We get it, you want to know every configuration, the geometry, and all the parts each of those comes with. All the most up to date information is available directly from Santa Cruz on their website www.santacruzbicycles.com
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£5,399
Frame
Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM G2 R
Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t
Handlebar
RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£8,299
Frame
Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h
Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM Code R
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
Handlebar
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£7,799
Frame
Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM Code RS
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£6,399
Frame
Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM Code RSC
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverad Medium Ti
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£9,599
Frame
Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifter
GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM Code RSC
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverad Medium Ti
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Kit specs may vary from advertised and we can customise often at no extra cost – email or phone to discuss your requirements.
RRP
£8,899
Frame
Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Front Brake
SRAM Code RS
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
