2020 Santa Cruz

Hightower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$10,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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)

26 mph

Hightower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'6"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'1"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

XXL

6'3" – 6'8"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Trip: Santa Cruz's $2,899 Hightower Alloy - The Least Expensive 'Tower

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.

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BikeRadar
Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 Reserve review

Feb 2020 · Robin Weaver

A seriously capable trail bike that’ll handle just about anything, but it doesn’t come cheap

Highs
  • Well-balanced and easy to ride

  • Geometry creates plenty of stability but still maintains a lively feel

  • Well-considered spec choices

Lows
  • It’s certainly not cheap. Thankfully, Santa Cruz offers some good builds on alloy frames for a lot less money

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 Reserve on test – a dream bike for almost every terrain

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 […]

Highs
  • Lots of fun in every terrain

  • Direct and playful handling

  • High-quality workmanship and a lifetime guarantee

Lows
  • Front heavy handling in steep terrain

  • Rear suspension is rather firm

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Loam Wolf
Review: Santa Cruz Hightower CC V2

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.

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: Santa Cruz Hightower CC

Oct 2019 · McCoy

A trail bike with downhill roots

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Santa Cruz Hightower CC XO1

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...

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NSMB
Riding the 2020 Santa Cruz 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.

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Bikerumor
Review: Three days with the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Hightower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsHighland Blue and Desert; Desert and Orange

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm 29"

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Headset

Chris King DropSet 3 Black

Stem

i9 A35

Handlebar

Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800

Saddle

WTB Silverado Team Saddle

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

TypeDropper

Grips

Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm (S-L), 175mm (XL-XXL)

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd

Cassette

SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 29 28h

Spokes

DT Competition Race (28)

Front Hub

i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Rear Hub

i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h

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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