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Hightower C S PLUS
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,599| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Santa Cruz Hightower is a versatile enduro bike praised for its efficient climbing, confident descending, and balanced handling. Its VPP suspension system offers a responsive ride, though some reviews note occasional tuning challenges. The bike's ability to adapt to various riding styles and terrains makes it a standout choice for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing.
Efficient climber with occasional hang-up
Confident and maneuverable descender
Versatile for various riding styles
Responsive VPP suspension system
Balanced and predictable handling
Occasional rear shock tuning issues
Less active on rough singletrack ascents
Seat angle could be steeper for climbing
Rear suspension lacks initial sensitivity
The ultimate quiver killer? It is a common claim, but the Hightower LT is a serious contender.
BIKE MagazineThe extra travel didn’t change the manners of the bike appreciably over the regular Hightower; it just seemed to make it more capable.Bicycling
The Hightower blows out of the water the notion that plus bikes are lazy, boring or vague.
BikeRadarI could not find a trail the Hightower felt out gunned on.
FreehubThe handling of the Hightower feels awesomely balanced.
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Sep 2018 · Mick Kirkman
The Santa Cruz Hightower LT uses their older style VPP configuration, with the shock tucked under the top tube and driven by the upper rocker link.
The Hightower LT handles it all.
Seat angle could be steeper.
Jun 2018 · McCoy
Long-travel 29ers have been making a major comeback in the last year, with modern advancements in geometry and suspension making these machines better
Jan 2018
Some bike reviews go smoothly and everything works just fine - other times things go a little sideways...
Dec 2017
The Hightower LT won't put you in a box. Instead it will go wherever you want to take it. And it will go happily.
Nov 2017 · Christoph Bayer
ENDURO chief-editor Christoph spent a whole year punishing his custom Hightower on a variety of trails. Could the performance of the Hightower impress him?
Oct 2017 · jeff.brines jeff.brines
If versatility is what you're after, this longer travel version of the popular Hightower is worth a good look. Speculate no more! The LT version of the Hightower takes aim at long-travel 29ers with an extra 15mm of travel and an almost entirely new frame.
Jul 2017 · July 27, 2017
When asked if we wanted to do a long-term review on the 2017 Santa Cruz Hightower CC, we jumped at the opportunity. I don’t really need to elaborate any further, I could just scream “Santa Cruz Hightower!” and that should be enough. This is no doubt due to Santa Cruz having a reputation of delivering the cream of the crop when it comes to bikes. The Hightower is a beast! So for the sake of skids and wheelies, we’ll tell […]
Jul 2017 · Mike Yozell
The new Hightower LT gets more travel and goes 29-inch wheels only
| Frame | Carbon CC |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Pike 29 RCT3 150 Travel: 150mm |
| Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RT3 |
| Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset |
| Headset | Cane Creek 110, Integrated |
| Stem | Easton Haven Aluminum 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp, 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
| Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 150mm travel (M-L), 170mm (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 30 Tooth |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Type: SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face ARC 40 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine Torch Torque Cap; 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine Torch 148x12 |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO 3C, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.8, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Exo; 27.5x2.8 |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline; 180mm |
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