- DESCRIPTION
- FEATURES
- GEOMETRY
- SPECIFICATIONS
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.
OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS
Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess.
LOWER LINK LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY
The highly-sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex.
UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY
We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.
ONE-PIECE SWINGARM
CARBON MASTERY
The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B) and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry.
- MODEL: S
- WEIGHT: (LBS/KG) 31.61 lbs / 14.34 kg
- MATERIAL: Carbon C
- TRAVEL: 145mm
- WHEEL SIZE: 29
- REAR SHOCK: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
- FORK FOX: 36 Float Performance, 150mm
- REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- RIGHT SHIFTER: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- CASSETTE: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- HEADSET: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- REAR TIRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- FRONT TIRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- FRONT HUB: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- FRONT RIM: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- REAR HUB: DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- REAR RIM: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- FRONT ROTOR: Avid Centerline, 180mm
- REAR ROTOR: Avid Centerline, 180mm
- BRAKES: SRAM Code R
- CRANKSET: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
- HANDLEBARS: Burgtec RideWide Alloy
- STEML Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- SADDLE: WTB Silverado, CroMo
- SEATPOST: OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
- GRIPS: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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.
OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS
Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess.
LOWER LINK LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY
The highly-sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex.
UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY
We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.
ONE-PIECE SWINGARM
CARBON MASTERY
The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B) and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry.
- MODEL: S
- WEIGHT: (LBS/KG) 31.61 lbs / 14.34 kg
- MATERIAL: Carbon C
- TRAVEL: 145mm
- WHEEL SIZE: 29
- REAR SHOCK: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
- FORK FOX: 36 Float Performance, 150mm
- REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- RIGHT SHIFTER: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- CASSETTE: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- HEADSET: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- REAR TIRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- FRONT TIRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- FRONT HUB: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- FRONT RIM: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- REAR HUB: DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- REAR RIM: RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
- FRONT ROTOR: Avid Centerline, 180mm
- REAR ROTOR: Avid Centerline, 180mm
- BRAKES: SRAM Code R
- CRANKSET: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
- HANDLEBARS: Burgtec RideWide Alloy
- STEML Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- SADDLE: WTB Silverado, CroMo
- SEATPOST: OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
- GRIPS: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips