Santa Cruz Hightower C (Kit: XO AXS RSV) - MORE TRAVEL, MORE BRAWN, HIGHER POWER.
The Santa Cruz Hightower C (Kit: XO AXS RSV) 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 CC 29” 150mm Travel VPPTM
- FRAME MATERIAL:
- Carbon
- FORK BRAND:
- Fox
- FORK:
- Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 160 mm
- REAR SHOCK:
- FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- WHEELS:
- Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h / Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h / Front & Rear Rim: Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- TYRES:
- Front & Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO / Rear: EXO+
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- SEATPOST:
- OneUp V3 Dropper Post, 31.6
- SADDLE:
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- CRANKSET:
- SRAM X0 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 Silver Stealth
- REAR DERAILLEUR:
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- CHAIN:
- SRAM X0 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.
