MSRP | $3,099 | $3,849 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 | Fox Performance Float 32 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | NX Eagle | GX Eagle |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Santa Cruz Highball R / Carbon C / 29 and Santa Cruz Highball S / Carbon C / 29 are both 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Highball S / Carbon C / 29 has better components and a better fork. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Highball R / Carbon C / 29 Color: Ember and Storm Grey | Highball S / Carbon C / 29 Color: Ember and Storm Grey |
|---|---|---|
Fork | FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29", w/ Remote Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX SC 32 Float Performance, 100mm, 29", w/ Remote Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm | SRAM DUB 68/73mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect | Race Face Aeffect |
Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect | Race Face Aeffect |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
Seatpost | Race Face Ride | RaceFace Next |
Grips | ESI Chunky | ESI Chunky |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
|---|---|---|
Crank | SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level T | SRAM Level TL |
Rims | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" | RaceFace AR Offset 25 29" |
|---|---|---|
Spokes | Sapim Race | Sapim Race |
Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 32h |
Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 32h |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR | Front: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 160mm | Avid Centerline 160mm |