Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,499
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Trail
    5.3
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Yari RC
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    150mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz Hightower R / Aluminum / 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hightower R / Aluminum / 29
    Other Trail 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)

    24 mph

    Hightower R / Aluminum / 29

    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

    Hightower R / Aluminum / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsHighland Blue and Desert; Desert and Orange

    Fork

    RockShox Yari RC 150mm 29"

    Shock

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Stem

    Race Face Ride 50mm

    Handlebar

    Race Face Aeffect R 35x780

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race Saddle

    Seatpost

    Race Face Aeffect 150mm

    Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide R

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" Rims

    Spokes

    DT Competition (32)

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    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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