MSRP | $3,799 | $4,299 | $5,249 | $5,549 | $7,199 | $6,799 | $7,849 | $8,799 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | ||||
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Weight | 35.1 lbs | 34.1 lbs | 31.9 lbs | 32.0 lbs | 31.1 lbs | 31.7 lbs | 31.6 lbs | 30.9 lbs |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL | RockShox Lyrik | Fox Performance Float 36 | Fox Performance Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float DPS Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon |
29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | SX Eagle, NX Eagle | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant | GX Eagle | GX Eagle | X01 Eagle, X1 | GX Eagle AXS | GX Eagle AXS | X01 Eagle AXS, GX Eagle AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm |
Rear Travel | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm | 145mm |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
24 mph
HIGHTOWER D / AL
24 mph
HIGHTOWER R / AL
26 mph
HIGHTOWER S / AL
26 mph
HIGHTOWER S / Carbon C
28 mph
HIGHTOWER X01 / Carbon CC
28 mph
HIGHTOWER GX AXS / Carbon C
28 mph
HIGHTOWER GX AXS RSV / Carbon C
28 mph
HIGHTOWER X01 AXS RSV / Carbon CC
(descending)
Frame | HIGHTOWER D / AL BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER R / AL BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER S / AL BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER S / Carbon C BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER X01 / Carbon CC BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER GX AXS / Carbon C BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER GX AXS RSV / Carbon C BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon | HIGHTOWER X01 AXS RSV / Carbon CC BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Carbon and Light Blue; Matte Melon |
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Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS Travel: 145mm | FOX Float Performance DPS Travel: 145mm | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Travel: 145mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 Travel: 145mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 Travel: 145mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 Travel: 145mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55 Travel: 145mm | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 Travel: 145mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Stem | RaceFace Chester | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R | RaceFace Aeffect R | Burgtec Alloy Bar | Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Comp Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverad Medium Ti | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverad Medium Ti |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
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Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle | GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle | GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Guide T Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM G2 R Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code R Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code R Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code RS Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code RS Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" Rims, Rear: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" Rims | Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims, Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims | Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims, Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims | Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" | Front: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | Front: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | Front: Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h, Rear: Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h | Front: Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h, Rear: Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h |
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Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h |
Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | 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 | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm | Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm |