2020 Santa Cruz
Hightower X01 / Carbon CC / 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,099| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'5"
6'3" – 6'8"
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Apr 2020 · Mike Levy
It's not the super-plush, forgiving ride that an extra 20mm would deliver, but the Santa Cruz does offer a lot of forgiveness for a trail bike.
Feb 2020 · Robin Weaver
A seriously capable trail bike that’ll handle just about anything, but it doesn’t come cheap
Well-balanced and easy to ride
Geometry creates plenty of stability but still maintains a lively feel
Well-considered spec choices
It’s certainly not cheap. Thankfully, Santa Cruz offers some good builds on alloy frames for a lot less money
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Is that a Santa Cruz Hightower, Megatower, Nomad or Bronson? At first glance, Santa Cruz’s latest models are difficult to tell apart. But the differences are clearly noticeable on the trail. Read on to find out how the new Hightower rides. Click here for an overview of the best trail bike in test. With the […]
Lots of fun in every terrain
Direct and playful handling
High-quality workmanship and a lifetime guarantee
Front heavy handling in steep terrain
Rear suspension is rather firm
Dec 2019 · Drew Rohde
With a bit more travel, a slighly more aggressive stance and suspension tune, the V2 Hightower has been redirected to be a slightly more downhill biased do-it-all bike. Read the review to see where it excels and what we liked about it most.
Sep 2019 · Jeremy Benson
For 2020, Santa Cruz redesigned their popular 29-inch wheeled trail bike, the Hightower. The new version replaces both the previous Hightower and Hightower...
Jul 2019
The Hightower LT is gone but Santa Cruz's new mid-travel 29er weighs in with 140mm of travel and revised geometry and kinematics.
Jul 2019
The 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV is a versatile 29er with a stiff frame, supple suspension and a high-end build kit.
| Frame | Hightower X01 / Carbon CC / 29 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Highland Blue and Desert; Desert and Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm 29" Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm (S-L), 175mm (XL-XXL) |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face ARC Offset 30 29" Rims |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) |
| Front Hub | DT 350 15x110 28H Torque Cap |
| Rear Hub | DT 350 148x12 28h XD |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
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