Why We Like The Santa Cruz Highball C S Mountain Bike
Whether it's a need for speed or just wanting to take it back to the basics, the Santa Cruz Highball is a lightweight hardtail popular amongst the Herd for its versatility. Racing one minute and exploring tight singletrack the next, the Highball is up for anything and delivers a raw and lively ride feel we miss out on our full-squish steeds. Designed for cross-country racing, the Highball deploys 29-inch wheels, progressive geometry, and a super lightweight frame to bring us lightning-fast handling and acceleration. Strategically placed seat stays help to eliminate vibrations from transferring through the rigid rear end, and a smaller diameter seat tube and seat post ensure a smoother feel. A 67-degree headtube angle gives the Highball a rather slack front end for being equipped with a 100mm fork, ensuring we have the stability and confidence to take on more aggressive trails. The 73.5-degree seat tube angle puts us in a centered position over the pedals, providing us with an efficient and powerful climbing position. The Highball comes complete with downtube and chainstay protectors and three water bottle mounts in the front triangle.
The S build of the Santa Cruz Highball is fitted with reliable and value-loaded components fit for any rider. First up, Santa Cruz's Carbon C frame gives us a reliable and lightweight frame at a more budget-focused price point, equipping us with the same stiffness and handling, just at a slight weight penalty. Next, SRAM's GX Eagle drivetrain gives us a proven and reliable 12-speed drivetrain that sports a huge 10-52-tooth gear range that allows us to easily make it up technical climbs. A RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm fork is incredibly supple and lightweight and features a 3-position lockout through SRAM's TwistLoc Ultimate grips for climbing efficiency. RaceFace AR Offset 27 aluminum rims equip us with a durable and lightweight aluminum wheelset, and premium Maxxis Rekon Race tires provide low rolling resistance while maintaining the grip and traction we need.
*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- Lightweight cross-country hardtail designed for efficiency
- Carbon C frame ensures a lightweight and stiff bike
- 29-inch wheels roll fast and carry our speed
- SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain is reliable and has a huge gear range
- RockShox SID SL Select+, 100mm fork has remote lockout for efficiency
- Maxxis Rekon Race tires roll fast and are lightweight
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- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- hardtail
- Fork
- RockShox SID SL Select+, 3-Position, w/ remote
- Front Travel
- 100mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Shifters
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle, alloy, 12-speed
- Chainring Sizes
- 34t
- Crank Arm Length
- 170mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- Cassette
- SRAM GX Eagle, XG-1275, T-Type, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM G2 R
- Brake Type
- 4-piston
- Rotors
- [front, rear] SRAM HS2, 160mm
- Handlebar
- SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8mm, alloy
- Handlebar Rise
- 7mm
- Grips
- SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate, 3-position, Sprint
- Stem
- SRAM Atmos
- Stem Length
- 60mm
- Saddle
- SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
- Seatpost
- RaceFace Next, 27.2mm
- Seatpost Length
- 400mm
- Wheelset
- [front, rear] RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29in, aluminum
- Hubs
- [front] DT Swiss 370, 6-bolt, 28h, [rear] DT Swiss 370, XD, 6-bolt, 28h, 36t
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tire Clearance
- [rear] 2.4in
- Tires
- [front, rear] Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO
- Tire Size
- [front, rear] 29 x 2.35in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- chainstay protector, downtube protector, SRAM UDH, 3 water bottle mounts
- Activity
- cross-country
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime
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