Santa Cruz Hightower - Mountain Bike

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.

TRAITS OF THIS HIGHTOWER

- Lots of traction
- Remains active while pedaling up and across rough, technical terrain
- More sensitivity. Plush off the top, with fluttery small bump performance
- Leverage rate provides predictable, consistent, progressive support

SUSPENSION

The Hightower’s looks have changed radically. It wasn’t to satisfy the ego of a designer or stand out, but rather moving the location of the lower link and the shock down low and forward was paramount in lowering the anti-squat for a high performing bike like the Hightower.

WHAT IS ANTI-SQUAT?

Anti-squat refers to how much your pedaling inputs stiffen the suspension. Think of it as yanking your chain, and therefore your pedals, backwards every time you hit a bump. Not enough anti-squat and you have a bike that bobs under power. Too much and the bike will be harsh and not as able to absorb bumps while under power. We’ve worked hard to improve (reduce) anti-squat on our bikes and the result is more traction and more freedom.

MILLIMETERS MATTER

Moving any of the VPP™ pivots a couple millimeters in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction.

MORE TRAVEL THAN THE NBA

150mm of rear 4th generation VPP™ travel and a 160mm fork give the Hightower the brawn to back up the brains of all the enginerds kinematics. This suspension travel sweetspot gives the Hightower a broader riding envelope, meaning you’ll be pushing yourself and not the bike.

HARD-WEARING HARDWARE

The pivots and links are great at maintaining a consistent ride for many years. It’s all very tough, reliable and easy to work on. The lower link houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip and beefy pivot axles that are durable and stay tight due to the conical washer locking system. Plus, owners get a lifetime of replacement pivot bearings.

MADE TO LAST MANY LIFETIMES

We use only the highest quality Enduro MAX sealed angular contact bearings and premium fasteners for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.

GLOVEBOX

Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

SPECS:

• Material: Carbon C

• Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: 29

• Rear Shock: FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5

• Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

• Right Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

• Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+

• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

• Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves

• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

• Front Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

• Rear Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

• Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm

• Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm

• Brakes: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

• Handlebars: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

• Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

• Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos

• Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

• Dropper Length: S - 120mm, M - 150mm, L - 180mm, XL - 210mm, XXL - 210mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

• Battery Charger: SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

Rear Travel

145mm

Rear Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, 210mm x 55mm

Fork

RockShox Yari RC

Fork Travel

150mm

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Headset

Cane Creek 10 IS integrated, IS41 upper, IS52 lower

Handlebar

Race Face Aeffect R

Stem

Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm length

Grips

Santa Cruz House or Burgtec Bartender Pro Minnaar

Brakes

SRAM G2 R, 4 piston, Avid CenterLine 180mm rotors

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 R

Drivetrain

1x

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cranks

Truvativ Descendant Eagle DUB

Chainrings

Truvativ Descendant Eagle, 30 tooth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm English/BSA threaded

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50 tooth

Rims

Race Face AR Offset 30, 32 hole

Hubs

Front: SRAM MTH 716, 110x15mm Boost, Torque Caps
Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 148x12mm Boost, HG driver

Spokes

Sapim Race

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.4"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.4"

Saddle

WTB Silverado Race or WTB Volt

Seatpost

SDB Tellis dropper

Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.