MSRP | $7,099 | $4,699 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Enduro |
| Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox Performance Float 36 |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 | GX Eagle |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 150mm | 160mm |
Rear Travel | 140mm | 153mm |
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Summary | The Santa Cruz Hightower X01 / Carbon CC / 29 and Kona Process 153 CR 29 are both 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Hightower X01 / Carbon CC / 29 has better components and a better fork, while the Process 153 CR 29 has more travel and higher gearing. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Hightower X01 / Carbon CC / 29 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Highland Blue and Desert; Desert and Orange | Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chain Stays 153mm Travel BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Highland Blue and Desert; Desert and Orange |
|---|---|---|
Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm 29" Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air | Fox Float 36 Performance 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite Compression Adjust Trunnion |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB PF92 |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800 | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle | WTB Volt Pro |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 | RockShox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm |
Pedals | n/a | |
Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips | Kona Key Grip |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX-Eagle |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | n/a | |
Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm (S-L), 175mm (XL-XXL) | SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 32t X-Sync Eagle |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX-Eagle |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T | SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD | SRAM NX-Eagle |
Chain Guide | n/a | |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Guide R |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
Rims | Race Face ARC Offset 30 29" Rims | WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS |
|---|---|---|
Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) | Stainless Black 14g |
Front Hub | DT 350 15x110 28H Torque Cap | DT Swiss 370 110x15mm |
Rear Hub | DT 350 148x12 28h XD | DT Swiss 370 148x12mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR | Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO TR 3C 29x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT |
Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | SRAM Centerline 200mm |