2026 Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS
Santa Cruz- Carbon C Frame
- FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Fork
- FOX Float X Performance Elite Shock
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS 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)=32.64
- Weight (kg)=14.8
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Glovebox

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Flip Chip

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VPP™ Suspension

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C Carbon Frame

- Material:
- Carbon C
- Travel:
- 150mm
- Weight:
- 32.64lbs / 14.8kg
- Wheel Size:
- 29";Shock=FOX Float X Performance Elite, 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 Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette:
- SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset:
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller
- Brakes:
- SRAM Maven Bronze
- Front Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 200mm -or- SRAM HS2 180mm
- Rear Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 180mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:
- Santa Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
- Saddle:
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos
- Seatpost:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180m, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
- Stem:
- OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
- Front Rim:
- RaceFace ARC 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO"
- Rear Rim:
- RaceFace ARC 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- Rear Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+"
- Frame:
- Carbon CC 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