Santa Cruz Hightower C 90: Ready for Every Trail
All-Terrain Capability
Big on wheels and short on fuss, the Santa Cruz Hightower C 90 is built to be the ultimate go-anywhere mountain bike. With a perfectly balanced mix of travel, wheel size and modern geometry, this MTB delivers the confidence and control riders need for everything from big mountain adventures to everyday trail sessions.

Modern Mountain Biking, Refined
Designed for the demands of today’s trail and enduro riding, the Hightower’s full-carbon frame and Fox suspension offer exceptional efficiency on climbs and impressive stability on technical descents. This is a mountain bike that feels lively under power, supportive in the mid-stroke, and composed when the gradient steepens - a true all-rounder for riders who want a single MTB capable of tackling varied terrain.

Technical Performance Where It Counts
The Hightower’s suspension package is anchored by the FOX 36 Float Performance fork up front and a FOX Float X Performance shock at the rear, delivering controlled, consistent support across aggressive trail and enduro terrain. Paired with the precise, durable shifting of the SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type drivetrain, this setup provides a responsive and dependable platform for riders who demand efficiency on climbs and confidence on technical descents.

A True All-Terrain Thriller
Blending strength, precision and all-round performance, the Santa Cruz Hightower stands out as a premium mountain bike for modern riders. From sublime natural singletrack to demanding built trails, it offers a fast, confident and controlled ride - a genuine all-terrain thriller ready for anything the mountain throws your way.

Geometry
| Geometry (Hi/Lo) | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| Stack | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| Rear Center | 434 | 436 | 439 | 442 | 445 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| BB Height | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| BB Drop Front | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| BB Drop Rear | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Wheelbase | 1206 | 1237 | 1264 | 1296 | 1328 |
| Top Tube Length | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4°/78.1° |
| Standover Height | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
FAQs: Santa Cruz Hightower
Basics
What size bike do I need?
What is Frame Protection and is it worth fitting it to the Hightower?
What is tubeless setup and can the Hightower be set up tubeless?
What equipment & info will the bike arrive with?
Is it possible to see the Hightower in your showroom & is it possible to have a test ride or demo it?
What type of bike is the Santa Cruz Hightower and what is it designed for?
What type of terrain is the Hightower ideally suited towards?
How should you clean & maintain the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Can you tell me about the Santa Cruz brand?
I'm new to riding, what essential bits of kit do I need to get going?
Where can I ride the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Technical
Where can I find all of the major components that come on the bike?
Can you fit a water bottle on the bike?
What warranty comes on the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Does the Santa Cruz Hightower come with pedals?
Can I get hold of spare / replacement parts easily for the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Can I add upgrades to the bike?
Purchasing
Why choose MTB Monster?
Do you offer 0% finance for the Santa Cruz Hightower?
Do you accept Cycle To Work vouchers? How does it work?
I'm still sorting my payment method, can I reserve a bike?
The bike is not yet in stock, can I pre-order one?
How will the bike be delivered & what are the setup requirements?
What are the delivery options?
Can I collect the bike in the store?
I still have more questions, can I speak to someone?
- FRAME:
- Carbon C Frame
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Carbon
- FORK BRAND:
- Fox
- FORK:
- FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 160 mm
- REAR SHOCK:
- FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- WHEELS:
- Rims: Reserve 30|TR AL / Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h / Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- TYRES:
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO / Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- SEATPOST:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
- SADDLE:
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
- CRANKSET:
- SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- STEM:
- OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
- GRIPS:
- Santa Cruz House Grips
- SHIFTERS:
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- BRAKE BRAND:
- SRAM
- HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
- Yes
- BRAKES:
- SRAM Maven Base
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- CHAIN:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- NUMBER OF GEARS:
- 12 Speed
- PEDALS:
- Available for Purchase
- FRONT MUDGUARD:
- MTB Monster Mudguard
- EXTRAS:
- N/A
- TYPE OF BIKE:
- Trail
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Exploring new trails or going on longer rides where you encounter varied terrain. More relaxed geometry than a Cross Country bike and an excellent balance of climbing ability and downhill capability making it a great all-rounder
- IDEAL TERRAIN:
- Singletrack trails with some technical descents. Up to and including red routes at trail centres.
- PLEASE NOTE:
- Santa Cruz reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, and materials.


