Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower C R Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Santa Cruz Hightower C R Mountain Bike

From singletrack shreds to aggressive enduro descents, the Hightower has long been our go-to big-wheeled steed for almost any trail we encounter. For the fourth generation of the Hightower, Santa Cruz pulled out all the stops, equipping us with more travel in both the front and rear, geometry improvements, a redesigned suspension layout, and new frame features for more capability all over the mountain.Santa Cruz ramped up the Hightower´s travel to 150mm of VPP rear suspension, now standing alongside the Bronson as a dedicated 29-inch option in the aggressive trail/enduro category. The revised VPP suspension pivot placement and kinematics reduce anti-squat characteristics and make for a more active suspension, offering us a smoother, 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, helping to carry our speed through rougher terrain better than other wheel sizes. The finishing features for the Hightower include chainstay and downtube protection, Glovebox internal frame storage, a geometry flip chip, silent internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, and a UDH configuration.

The R build of the Santa Cruz Hightower was put together to ensure reliable performance on the trail at the lowest price point. This build features Santa Cruz´s Carbon C frame for stiff handling and a reputation for being durable. The Fox Float Rhythm rear shock equips us with a simple and lightweight setup, while the RockShox Lyrik Select 160mm fork ensures smooth descents and tunable performance. SRAM´s NX Eagle drivetrain equips us with a proven and reliable drivetrain and a big gear range, and the Race Face AR 30 aluminum rims ensure a dependable and tough aluminum wheelset. Maxxis DHF and DHRII tires throw down the traction we expect from an all-mountain bike, and the SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes equip us with simple but very powerful mineral oil brakes.

*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.

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Details

• 29-inch trail machine with new improvements
• 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 gives us more progressive kinematics
• Fox Performance Float Rhythm rear shock is simple and lightweight
• SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain has a proven track record and a big gear range
• RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm fork smooths out descents
• Race Face AR 30 aluminum rims keep us rolling through rough terrain
• SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes are simple and powerful
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Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon C

Suspension

VPP

Rear Shock

Fox Float Rhythm

Rear Travel

150mm

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select

Front Travel

160mm

Headset

FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

SRAM Descendant Eagle , 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 NX Eagle, PG1230,, 12-speed

Cassette Range

11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakeset

SRAM DB8 Stealth

Brake Type

4-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] SRAM Centerline, 200mm

Handlebar

Burgtec Alloy Bar

Handlebar Width

800mm

Grips

Santa Cruz House

Stem

Burgtec Enduro

Stem Length

42mm

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3, steel

Seatpost

SDG Tellis Dropper, 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

SRAM MTH 716, 6-Bolt, 32h, [rear] SRAM MTH 746, 6-Bolt, 32h

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