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Santa Cruz Bicycles
Hightower C S Mountain Bike

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Why We Like The Santa Cruz Hightower C S Mountain Bike

Back and better than ever, the new Hightower has a list of updates to take its capability to new heights. Santa Cruz ramped up the Hightower's travel to 150mm of VPP rear suspension, now standing alongside the Bronson asa dedicated 29-inch option in the aggressive trail/enduro category. Another major change in the Hightower is the revised VPP suspension pivot placement and kinematics, offering us a more plush ride for more traction all over the mountain. The Hightower has a slacker head tube angle and longer chainstays across all sizes, effectively making the bike longer and shifting our weight bias more towards the center of the bike for a more balanced ride and more stability in steep terrain. The Hightower still sports its dual 29-inch wheels for maximum traction and rollover capability and its threaded bottom bracket and UDH configuration for durability and easy replacements. The finishing features for the Hightower include chainstay and downtube protection, Glovebox internal frame storage, a geometry flip chip, and silent internal cable routing.


The Santa Cruz Hightower S build is optimal for combining quality components and an attractive price point. First up is Santa Cruz's Carbon C frame, which utilizes quality carbon fiber for stiff handling and islight but durable. The Fox Performance Float X rear shock keeps our rear tire locked to the ground, while the Performance 36, 160mm fork cushions us on rowdy descents and offers a simple set-and-forget performance. SRAM's GX Eagle drivetrain equips us with a proven and reliable drivetrain and a big gear range, while we roll onRace Face AR 30 aluminum rims paired with DT Swiss 370 hubs for a premium aluminum wheelset that can be easily upgraded for higher engagement. Maxxis DHF and DHRII tires throw down the grip we need for aggressive riding, and the SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes equip us with simple but very powerful brakes paired with HS2 rotors for massive stopping power.


*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

  • Revised trail/enduro bike with more capability
  • Carbon C frame ensures a stiff, reliable, and fast frame
  • 150mm of VPP suspension has been revised to be more active in technical terrain
  • New pivot placement of lower shock links improves suspension kinematics
  • Fox Performance Float X rear shock is highly tunable and lightweight
  • SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain has a proven track record and a big gear range
  • Fox Performance 36, Grip, 160mm fork handles chunk with ease
  • Race Face AR 30 aluminum rims and DT Swiss 370 hubs for reliable performance
  • SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes are low maintenance and very powerful
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Frame Material
Carbon C
Suspension
VPP
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Performance
Rear Travel
150mm
Fork
Fox 36 Float Performance, Grip
Front Travel
160mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
ISCG Tabs
ISCG-05
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, alloy, 12-speed
Chainring Sizes
32t
Crank Arm Length
[small] 165mm, [medium, large, extra large, xx-large] 170mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle, XG-1275, 12-speed
Cassette Range
10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakeset
SRAM DB8 Stealth
Brake Type
4-piston
Rotors
[front] SRAM HS2, 200mm, [rear] SRAM HS2, 200mm
Handlebar
OneUp Aluminum
Handlebar Rise
35mm
Handlebar Width
800mm
Grips
Santa Cruz House
Stem
Burgtec Enduro
Stem Length
42mm
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
Seatpost
OneUp V3, 31.6mm
Seatpost Travel
[small] 125mm, [medium] 150mm, [large] 175mm, [x-large, xx-large] 200mm
Wheelset
[front, rear] Race Face AR 30, aluminum, 29in
Hubs
[front] DT Swiss 370, 6-Bolt, [rear] DT Swiss 370, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm Boost
Tire Clearance
[rear] 2.5in
Tires
[front] Maxxis Minion DHF WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Tire Size
[front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 29 x 2.4in
Pedals
not included
Extras
Glovebox integrated frame storage, tool wallet, tube purse, downtube protector, chainstay protector, shock fender, shuttle guard, Flip chip, SRAM UDH compatible
Activity
trail, enduro
Manufacturer Warranty
[frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime

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