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    MSRP
    $5,649$579
    Where to Buy
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    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs
    7.4
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 32Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, X1Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 122 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz Highball X01 / Carbon CC / 29 is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Highball X01 / Carbon CC / 29
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
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    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)

    29 mph

    2021 Highball X01 / Carbon CC / 29

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    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 X01 / Carbon CC / 29

    ColorEmber and Storm Grey

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    ColorEmber and Storm Grey

    Fork

    FOX SC 32 Float Factory, 100mm, 29", w/ Remote

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Syntace LiteForce

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Team

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    ESI Chunky

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level TLM

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    RaceFace ARC Offset 25 29"

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 12x148, Centerlock, XD, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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