Santa Cruz Hightower C (Kit: GX AXS) - MORE TRAVEL, MORE BRAWN, HIGHER POWER.
The Santa Cruz Hightower C (Kit: GX AXS) is the perfect blend of versatility and capability on the trails! This full-suspension trail bike strikes the ideal balance, ready to conquer your local enduro race, shred the bike park, or simply amplify the fun factor on weekend rides. It's the 'Goldilocks' mtb – not too much, not too little, just right.
With confidence-inspiring geometry, a plush suspension setup, and a top-notch build kit including performance brakes,tires, and wheels, the Hightower delivers where it matters. Enjoy crisp climbs and composed descents, all wrapped in a package that's both reliable and reputable. Leave the fuss and gimmicks behind; the Hightower is your ticket to hassle-free, good times on two wheels.
WHAT’S NEW?
The Hightower trail bike was always a distillation of the best of the genre. But now it has a little more brawn and attitude to take on even higher, badder mountains.
MORE ATTITUDE
- Slacker 64-degree HTA
(64.8 HT 3)
- Improved suspension
MORE TRAVEL
- Grows to 150/160mm travel
EVEN BETTER VPPTM
- Re-configured layout for improved pivot placement/suspension Lower anti-squat equals a smoother and more efficient ride
Anti Squat
Anti-squat refers to how much your pedaling inputs stiffen the suspension. Too little 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.
Traits of Hightower:
● Reduced pedal kickback on square-edge hits.
● Remains active while pedaling up and across
rough, technical terrain.
Geometry
| SIZE | FLIP CHIP (hi/lo) | REACH (mm) | STACK (mm) | HT ANGLE (deg) | HT LENGTH (mm) | EF. ST ANGLE (deg) | ST LENGTH (mm) | REAR CENTER (mm) | FRONT CENTER (mm) | BB HEIGHT (mm) | BB DROP (mm) | F/R BB DROP (mm) | WHEELBASE (mm) | EF. TT LENGTH (mm) | STAND-OVER (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM | HI | 435 | 623 | 64.2 | 110 | 77.6 | 380 | 434 | 742 | 344 | 29 | 1176 | 572 | 722 | |
| MD | HI | 460 | 632 | 64.2 | 120 | 77.9 | 405 | 436 | 801 | 344 | 29 | 1237 | 596 | 723 | |
| LG | HI | 480 | 641 | 64.2 | 130 | 78.2 | 430 | 439 | 825 | 344 | 29 | 1265 | 614 | 726 | |
| XL | HI | 500 | 659 | 64.2 | 150 | 78.3 | 460 | 442 | 854 | 344 | 29 | 1296 | 637 | 727 | |
| XXL | HI | 525 | 668 | 64.2 | 160 | 78.4 | 500 | 445 | 883 | 344 | 29 | 1329 | 663 | 731 | |
| SM | LO | 432 | 625 | 63.9 | 110 | 77.3 | 380 | 435 | 771 | 341 | 32 | 1206 | 573 | 714 | |
| MD | LO | 458 | 634 | 63.9 | 120 | 77.6 | 405 | 437 | 801 | 341 | 32 | 1238 | 596 | 719 | |
| LG | LO | 478 | 643 | 63.9 | 130 | 77.9 | 430 | 440 | 825 | 341 | 32 | 1265 | 615 | 722 | |
| XL | LO | 498 | 661 | 63.9 | 150 | 78.0 | 460 | 443 | 854 | 341 | 32 | 1297 | 638 | 723 | |
| XXL | LO | 523 | 670 | 63.9 | 160 | 78.1 | 500 | 446 | 883 | 341 | 32 | 1329 | 664 | 727 |
- FRAME:
- Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPPTM
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Carbon
- FORK BRAND:
- Fox
- FORK:
- Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 160 mm
- REAR SHOCK:
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- WHEELS:
- Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h / Rear Hub: DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h / Front & Rear Rim: Raceface ARC 30
- TYRES:
- Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO / Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- SEATPOST:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 / S - 120mm, M - 150mm, L - 180mm, XL - 210mm, XXL - 210mm
- SADDLE:
- SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
- CRANKSET:
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- STEM:
- OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
- GRIPS:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- SHIFTERS:
- SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
- BRAKE BRAND:
- SRAM
- HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
- Yes
- BRAKES:
- SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS 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:
- Enduro
- DESIGNED FOR:
- Conquering challenging terrain that mixes technical climbs with rough, steep descents. Its superb balance of weight and downhill capability making it a firm favourite with more aggressive riders.
- IDEAL TERRAIN:
- Excels on downhill sections with features like drops, jumps, rock gardens, and loose scree. Whether you're racing enduro, hitting the bike park, or tackling a black run, an enduro MTB can handle it all.
- 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.
