2026 Santa Cruz Hightower Frame CC
Santa CruzBig 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=CC
- Front (MM)=160
- Rear (MM)=150
- Wheel Size=29"
- Weight (lbs)=6.84
- Weight (kg)=3.1
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CC Carbon Frame

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C Carbon Frame

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VPP™ Suspension

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Flip Chip

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Glovebox

- Material:
- Carbon CC
- Travel:
- 150mm
- Weight:
- 6.84 lbs / 3.1 kg
- Wheel Size:
- 29";Shock=FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5"
- Bottom Bracket Shell:
- 73mm Threaded
- Rear Brake Mount:
- 180 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"
- Seat Post Diameter:
- 31.6mm
- Shock Bushing Size Front:
- 40x10 (standard bushing)
- Shock Bushing Size Rear:
- 30x8 (roller bearing)
- Shock Stroke:
- 57.5mm
- Suspension System:
- VPP
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 1
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- No compatibility
- Max Rotor Size:
- 223mm
- Recommended Sag:
- 30% (17.25mm)