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Santa Cruz Hightower

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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.

Need more travel in a big wheel package? : Check out the Megatower
Want to race XC whippets on the climbs but still charge the downs? : Explore the Tallboy

Key Features

  • Available in:
    Carbon C & Carbon CC
  • Wheel size:
    29"
  • Front travel:
    150mm
  • Rear travel:
    145mm
  • Designed for:
    Trail & Enduro

Details

Santa Cruz Hightower detail image
Santa Cruz Hightower detail image
Santa Cruz Hightower detail image
Santa Cruz Hightower detail image
Suspension SystemVPP
Front DerailleurNo compatibility
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length210
Stroke55
Fork Compatibility150-160mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.5"
Water Bottle Mounts1
Brake Mounts180 PM
Max Chainring Size36t

Build Options

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RRP: £5,399

Offer Price: £4,319

Frame Only Pricing

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  • Frame Material
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Crankset
  • Cassette
  • Chain
  • Brakes
  • Rotors
  • Handlebars
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Seatpost
  • Saddle
  • Front Tyre
  • Rear Tyre
  • Front Hub
  • Rear Hub
  • Rims
  • Spokes
  • Sealant
  • Sale Price
  • R - Summer Sale
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
  • FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM Descendant Eagle DUB 30t
  • SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM G2 R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm(f) | 180mm(r)
  • RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £4,319
  • R
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
  • FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM Descendant Eagle DUB 30t
  • SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM G2 R
  • Avid Centerline 200mm(f) | 180mm(r)
  • RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
  • SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • S - Summer Sale
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
  • DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h
  • RacRaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £4,999
  • S
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
  • DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • GX AXS
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
  • SGX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
  • SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RS
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £6,239
  • GX AXS NGT
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
  • RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • GX AXS Reserve
  • Carbon C
  • FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
  • SGX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
  • SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RS
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £7,119
  • GX AXS Reserve NGT
  • Carbon C
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
  • SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Burgtec Enduro Mk3, 42mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • XO1
  • Carbon CC
  • FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
  • SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverad Medium Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £6,399
  • XO1 AXS Reserve
  • Carbon CC
  • FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
  • SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
  • SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • WTB Silverad Medium Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • £7,349
  • XO AXS
  • Carbon CC
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
  • SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Silver Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • XO AXS Reserve
  • Carbon CC
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
  • SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
  • SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • SRAM Code Silver Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
  • i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD 29"
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant
  • XX AXS Reserve
  • Carbon CC
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm
  • Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
  • SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
  • SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
  • SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • Code Ultimate Stealth
  • SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
  • Industry Nine A35, 40mm
  • Santa Cruz House Grips
  • Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
  • OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Medium Ti
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
  • Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Reserve 30|HD 29"
  • Sapim Race
  • Reserve Tubeless Sealant

In Action

Geometry

S M L XL XXL
Rider Height 5'2"+ 5'5"+ 5'9"+ 6'1"+ 6'3"+
Reach 430mm 455mm 475mm 495mm 520mm
Stack 611mm 625mm 634mm 652mm 665mm
Head Tube Angle 64.8° 64.8° 64.8° 64.8° 64.8°
Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm 500mm
Front Center 752mm 783mm 807mm 836mm 867mm
BB Height 342mm 342mm 342mm 342mm 342mm
BB Drop 31mm 31mm 31mm 31mm 31mm
Wheelbase 1183mm 1217mm 1244mm 1276mm 1310mm
Chainstay Length 431mm 434mm 437mm 440mm 443mm
Head Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 145mm 160mm
Top Tube Length 571mm 599mm 626mm 647mm 674mm
Seat Tube Angle 77° 77° 76.7° 76.9° 76.9°
Standover Height 706mm 708mm 711mm 714mm 719mm
Eye to Eye Length 210 210 210 210 210
S M L XL XXL
Rider Height 5'2"+ 5'5"+ 5'9"+ 6'1"+ 6'3"+
Reach 427mm 452mm 472mm 492mm 517mm
Stack 613mm 627mm 636mm 654mm 668mm
Head Tube Angle 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5°
Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm 500mm
Front Center 752mm 783mm 807mm 836mm 867mm
BB Height 338mm 338mm 338mm 338mm 338mm
BB Drop 34mm 34mm 34mm 34mm 34mm
Wheelbase 1183mm 1218mm 1245mm 1276mm 1311mm
Chainstay Length 432mm 435mm 438mm 441mm 444mm
Head Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 145mm 160mm
Top Tube Length 572mm 600mm 627mm 648mm 675mm
Seat Tube Angle 76.7° 76.7° 76.4° 76.6° 76.7°
Standover Height 701mm 703mm 706mm 709mm 714mm
Eye to Eye Length 210 210 210 210 210

SizeGuide

Small
155 - 165cm
Medium
165 - 175cm
Large
175 - 185cm
Extra Large
185 - 193cm
XXL
193 - 201cm

More Resources

Where can i find spares for my Santa Cruz Hightower?

Head over to our Santa Cruz Hightower spares page

Where can i find technical information & specs for my Santa Cruz Hightower?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to find the technical documentation for your Santa Cruz Hightower

How can i register my new Santa Cruz Hightower for warranty?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to register your Santa Cruz Hightower

Where can i buy a Santa Cruz Hightower?

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