Santa Cruz Hightower

MORE TRAVEL, MORE BRAWN, HIGHER POWER.

Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.

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:
160mm
Rear travel:
150mm
Designed for:
Trail & Enduro

Details

Suspension System	VPP
Front Derailleur	No compatibility
Headset/Headtube	Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post	31.6mm
Seat Clamp	36.4mm
Eye to Eye length	230
Stroke	57.5
Fork Compatibility	160mm
BB Shell	73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size	2.5"
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Brake Mounts	180 PM
Max Chainring Size	36t

Build Options

Select Your Build Options

Matte Black

Choose Your Build Kit

RRP: £4,899

Frame Only Pricing

Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon CC - Frame Only
RRP £3,599.00

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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

70
Carbon C
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM DB8
Avid Centerline 200mm
Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar
OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Reserve 30|TR AL
Sapim Race
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

90
Carbon C
FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Maven Base
SRAM HS2 200mm
OneUp Aluminum Bar
OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Reserve 30|TR AL
Sapim Race
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

R
Carbon C
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM DB8 Stealth
Avid Centerline 200mm
RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

S
Carbon C
FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
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 DB8 Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
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, Grip X2, 160mm
FOX Float X Performance Elite,
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 Maven Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 180mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp Dropper Post
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

XO AXS
Carbon CC
Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
FOX Float X Factory
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 Maven Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 180mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
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
Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
FOX Float X Factory
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 Maven Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 180mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Reserve 30|HD Carbon
Sapim Race
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

XX AXS Reserve
Carbon CC
Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
FOX Float X Factory
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
SRAM Maven 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 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|HD Carbon
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	435mm	460mm	480mm	500mm	525mm
Stack	623mm	632mm	641mm	659mm	668mm
Head Tube Angle	64.2°	64.2°	64.2°	64.2°	64.2°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Front Center	742mm	801mm	825mm	854mm	883mm
BB Height	344mm	344mm	344mm	344mm	344mm
BB Drop	29mm	29mm	29mm	29mm	29mm
Wheelbase	1176mm	1237mm	1265mm	1296mm	1329mm
Chainstay Length	434mm	436mm	439mm	442mm	445mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	130mm	150mm	160mm
Top Tube Length	572mm	596mm	616mm	637mm	663mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.6°	77.9°	78.2°	78.3°	78.4°
Standover Height	722mm	723mm	726mm	727mm	731mm
Eye to Eye Length	230	230	230	230	230

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Rider Height	5'2"+	5'5"+	5'9"+	6'1"+	6'3"+
Reach	432mm	458mm	478mm	498mm	523mm
Stack	625mm	634mm	643mm	661mm	670mm
Head Tube Angle	63.9°	63.9°	63.9°	63.9°	63.9°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Front Center	771mm	801mm	825mm	854mm	883mm
BB Height	341mm	341mm	341mm	341mm	341mm
BB Drop	32mm	32mm	32mm	32mm	32mm
Wheelbase	1206mm	1238mm	1265mm	1297mm	1329mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	437mm	440mm	443mm	446mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	130mm	150mm	160mm
Top Tube Length	573mm	596mm	615mm	638mm	664mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.3°	77.6°	77.9°	78.0°	78.1°
Standover Height	714mm	719mm	722mm	723mm	727mm
Eye to Eye Length	230	230	230	230	230

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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