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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    25.2 lbs
    5.9
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SIDRockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, SRAMXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz HIGHBALL R / Carbon C / 29 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 HIGHBALL R / Carbon C / 29
    2023 Procaliber 9.6
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    27 mph

    2022 HIGHBALL R / Carbon C / 29

    26 mph

    2023 Procaliber 9.6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    HIGHBALL R / Carbon C / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorSea Foam

    OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal control routing, balanced post mount brake, Boost148

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorSea Foam

    Fork

    RockShox Sid SL Base, 100mm, w/Remote

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Shimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    RaceFace Aeffect

    Size: S, M, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 70mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 80mm length; Size: XXL, Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Ride

    Size: S, M, ML, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width; Size: XXL, Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    RaceFace Ride, 27.2

    Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offset, 400mm length

    Grips

    ESI Chunky Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM OneLoc

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t

    Size: S, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level T

    Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper

    Wheels
    Rims

    RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims

    Front: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, Shimano Microspline freehub, Rapid Drive 108, Boost148, 29''

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    Front Hub

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    Tires

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

    Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Avid Centerline 160mm

    Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160mm

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