THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED
The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator.
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OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. |
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CARBON MASTERY The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B) and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. |
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Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
| Stack | hi/lo | 611/613 | 625/627 | 634/636 | 652/654 | 665/668 |
| Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° | 64.8°/64.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Front Center | hi/lo | 752/752 | 783/783 | 807/807 | 836/836 | 867/867 |
| BB Height | hi/lo | 342/339 | 342/338 | 342/338 | 342/338 | 342/338 |
| BB Drop | hi/lo | 31/34 | 31/34 | 31/34 | 31/34 | 31/34 |
| Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1183/1183 | 1217/1218 | 1244/1245 | 1276/1276 | 1310/1311 |
| Rear Center | hi/lo | 431/432 | 434/435 | 437/438 | 440/441 | 443/444 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 160 |
| Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 571/572 | 599/600 | 626/627 | 647/648 | 674/675 |
| Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77°/76.7° | 77°/76.7° | 76.7°/76.4° | 76.9°/76.6° | 76.9°/76.7° |
| Standover Height | hi/lo | 706/701 | 708/703 | 711/706 | 714/709 | 719/714 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Please note, the Small frame comes with 27.5" wheels only.
The Heckler MX is available in sizes medium - extra extra large (M-XXL).
The Heckler 29 is available in sizes medium - extra extra large (M-XXL).
Personal Preference - A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension - Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
- Frame Material:
- Carbon C
- FORK BRAND:
- Fox
- Fork:
- FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 150 mm
- Rear Shock:
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Right 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 Tyre:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- Front Tyre:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Rim:
- RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- Rear Rim:
- RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- Front Rotor:
- Avid Centerline, 180mm
- Rear Rotor:
- Avid Centerline, 180mm
- Brakes:
- SRAM Code R
- Crankset:
- SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
- Stem:
- Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Saddle:
- WTB Silverado, CroMo
- Seatpost:
- OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- Grips:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Pedals:
- Available for Purchase
- 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.
- Availability:
- See above
- MODEL YEAR:
- Latest Models
