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Highball 29 C R
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,599| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Santa Cruz Highball is a lightweight, efficient cross-country bike that excels in climbing and offers a smooth ride quality, with improved geometry for better downhill performance. It's designed for speed and racing, with added compliance and comfort features like internal dropper post compatibility and revised rear triangle construction. While it shines under skilled riders, it may not be the best choice for casual or very rocky terrain.
Lightweight frame
Improved geometry for better downhill performance
Smooth ride quality with added compliance
Internal dropper post compatibility
Excellent climbing efficiency
Remote lever for fork lockout is inconveniently placed
Not comfortable on very rocky descents
No alloy version available
It’s light, lean and could care less whether you’re having fun too—the certainty is speed, the secondary bonus is winning and the afterthought? Your enjoyment.
BIKE MagazineThe new Highball is lighter and more forgiving that its predecessor
BikeRadarHardtails don’t have to be harsh.
MTBRcross-country riding and racing is quietly making a comeback, and the bikes are evolving fast.
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Mar 2018
The all-business hardtail softens with age.
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.. .
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
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...
Feb 2015 · Logan VonBokel
Full-suspension heavyweight brand launches its carbon fiber hardtail with two wheel options and updated geometry
| Frame | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Team |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10, IS |
| Stem | Race Face Ride, 50mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Evolve, 31.8mm diameter, 720mm width, flat |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | none |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX, 11-speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1150, 11 speed, 10-42 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Chain Guide | none |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T with Avid Centerline 160mm rotors front and rear Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level T |
| Rims | WTB STP i19, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition (28) |
| Front Hub | Front: Novatec D711, 15mm x 110mm, 28 hole, Rear: Novatec D462, 12mm x 142mm, XD driver, 28 hole |
| Rear Hub | Front: Novatec D711, 15mm x 110mm, 28 hole, Rear: Novatec D462, 12mm x 142mm, XD driver, 28 hole |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Crossmark, 2.1", DC, EXO, TR, front and rear |
First added April 14
Last updated April 14
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