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2026 Santa Cruz

Highball 90

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

Manufacturer Price

$4,149
Weight24.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID SL Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSRAM
BrakesSRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

29 mph

Highball 90

27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon C 29" Hardtail

Tire Clearance2.4"

ColorGloss Light Teal (Highball 2026)

Fork

RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/ Remote

Travel100mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Headset

Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset

Stem

SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm

Handlebar

SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy

Seatpost

RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd

Crank

SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t

Shifters

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd

Cassette

SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM DB8

TypeSRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: RaceFace AR Offset 27 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 27 29"

Front Hub

Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h, Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Rear Hub

Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h, Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO

Disc Rotors

Front: SRAM HS2 160mm, Rear: SRAM HS2 160mm

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First added March 31

Last updated June 7