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    MSRP
    $4,699$5,499
    Where to Buy
    $4,799

    At Jenson USA

    $4,799

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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    32.0 lbs
    6.6
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    150mm
    Rear Travel
    145mm
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C is a 29″ carbon 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 / Carbon C
    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 / Carbon C

    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 / Carbon C

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsMatte Evergreen; Gloss Translucent Purple

    Fork

    RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm

    Shock

    FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Stem

    Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

    Seatpost

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

    Grips

    Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Crank

    SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Brakes

    SRAM G2 R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

    Disc Rotors

    Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm

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