2019 Santa Cruz
Hightower S / Carbon C / 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$4,899| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140mm front |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Apr 2020 · Mike Levy
It's not the super-plush, forgiving ride that an extra 20mm would deliver, but the Santa Cruz does offer a lot of forgiveness for a trail bike.
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Is that a Santa Cruz Hightower, Megatower, Nomad or Bronson? At first glance, Santa Cruz’s latest models are difficult to tell apart. But the differences are clearly noticeable on the trail. Read on to find out how the new Hightower rides. Click here for an overview of the best trail bike in test. With the […]
Lots of fun in every terrain
Direct and playful handling
High-quality workmanship and a lifetime guarantee
Front heavy handling in steep terrain
Rear suspension is rather firm
Dec 2019 · Danny Milner
Does the new Santa Cruz Hightower version have the same significance, or will it simply languish in the shadow of the Santa Cruz Megatower?
Everything you could want from a trail bike
Missing an upper chain guide
Dec 2019 · Drew Rohde
With a bit more travel, a slighly more aggressive stance and suspension tune, the V2 Hightower has been redirected to be a slightly more downhill biased do-it-all bike. Read the review to see where it excels and what we liked about it most.
Oct 2019 · Brandon
Santa Cruz Hightower The Santa Cruz Hightower is a versatile trail shredder with downhill inspired suspension and an appetite for big climbs. Look for
Sep 2019 · Jeremy Benson
For 2020, Santa Cruz redesigned their popular 29-inch wheeled trail bike, the Hightower. The new version replaces both the previous Hightower and Hightower...
Jul 2019
The 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 RSV is a versatile 29er with a stiff frame, supple suspension and a high-end build kit.
Jul 2019 · Dstucki
Introducing the second generation of the Santa Cruz Hightower and its new Juliana counterpart, the Maverick.
| Frame | Hightower S / Carbon C / 29 Colors: Mustard and Slate Blue; Matte Carbon and Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance, 140mm, 29" Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face AR Offset 27 29" Rims |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
| Front Hub | DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) |
| Rear Hub | DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
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