2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 90
Santa Cruz- Carbon C Frame
- FOX 36 Float Performance Fork
- FOX Float X Performance Shock
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type Drivetrain
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
- Material=C
- Front (MM)=160
- Rear (MM)=150
- Wheel Size=29"
- Weight (lbs)=34.06
- Weight (kg)=15.45
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- Material:
- Carbon C
- Travel:
- 150mm
- Weight:
- 34.06lbs / 15.45kg
- Wheel Size:
- 29";Shock=FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5"
- Bottom Bracket Shell:
- Threaded 73mm
- Rear Brake Mount:
- 180mm PM
- Shock Length:
- 230mm
- Fork Offset:
- 44mm
- Headset:
- Integrated (IS41/52)
- Max Chainring Size:
- 36t
- Max Tire Clearance:
- 2.5";Seat Clamp Diameter=36.4mm"
- Shock Stroke:
- 57.5mm
- Suspension System:
- VPP
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 1
- Fork:
- FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette:
- SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset:
- SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- Brakes:
- SRAM Maven Base
- Front Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 180mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:
- OneUp Aluminum Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
- Saddle:
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
- Seatpost:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180m, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
- Stem:
- OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
- Front Rim:
- Reserve 30|TR AL
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO"
- Rear Rim:
- Reserve 30|TR AL
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- Rear Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+"
- Frame:
- Carbon C 29 150mm Travel VPP&trade
- ;Chainguide:
- N/A"
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- None
- Valves:
- Reserve Fillmore Valves
- Chainguide_standard:
- ISCG05
- Fork Axle to Crown:
- 571mm
- Max Rotor Size:
- 220mm
- Rear Spacing:
- 148mm
- Rear Travel:
- 150mm
- Recommended Sag:
- 30%
- Shock Mounting Hardware Lower:
- 30x8
- Shock Mounting Hardware Upper:
- 40x10
- UDH Compatible:
- Yes