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2017 Santa Cruz

Highball 29 D

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

$1,649
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1 Eagle, XT
BrakesSRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Highball 29 D
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Highball 29 D

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BIKE Magazine
10 Best Reasons to Read About the Santa Cruz Highball v3

Mar 2018

The all-business hardtail softens with age.

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BikeRadar
Santa Cruz Highball - first ride review

Mar 2018 · Josh Patterson

It’s also relatively forgiving on descents, not to the same degree as the new Blur, though the Highball’s slacker head angle and longer front center will help to forgive poor line choices.. .

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MTBR
2018 Santa Cruz Highball first ride review

Mar 2018 · Jason Sumner

New low-angle stays designed to work in tandem with a bridgeless seatstay design to help absorb trail chatter. - Mtbr.com

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Singletrack World
First Ride Review: Santa Cruz Highball 3 CC X01 Reserve

Mar 2018 · Wil Barrett

In a refreshing change of programming, Santa Cruz is going all-XC on us for the start of 2018. Jib-specific trail bikes and Beyonduro™ shred-sleds may still whip up the majority...

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VeloNews
First Ride: Santa Cruz Highball 29 and 27.5

Feb 2015 · Logan VonBokel

Full-suspension heavyweight brand launches its carbon fiber hardtail with two wheel options and updated geometry

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon CC

Fork

Rock Shox SID RLC 100

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Included w/ crankset

Headset

Cane Creek 110 series tapered, cartridge bearing

Stem

Syntace F109

Handlebar

Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar; 31.8mm clamp, 750mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado SLT

Seatpost

Syntace P6, 27.2x400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

ESI Racer's Edge

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Front Derailleur

Shimano XT M8025

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 32 Tooth

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG1295; 10-50t

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock

Brakes

SRAM Level Ultimate

TypeSRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Race Face ARC 24; 28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted

Front Hub

Industry Nine Torch 110x15

Rear Hub

Industry Nine Torch; 142x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2, Tubeless Ready

Disc Rotors

Avid Centerline; 160mm

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