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2026 Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS

Santa Cruz
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Weight:
60.00 LBS
Width:
10.00 (in)
Height:
32.00 (in)
Depth:
58.00 (in)
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Description
  • Carbon C Frame
  • FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Fork
  • FOX Float X Performance Elite Shock
  • SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type Drivetrain

Dimensions

  • Material: C
  • Front (MM): 160
  • Rear (MM): 150
  • Wheel Size: 29"
  • Weight (lbs): 32.64
  • Weight (kg): 14.8

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.

Features

01

Glovebox

02

Flip Chip

03

VPP™ Suspension

04

C Carbon Frame

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Additional Information
Material:
Carbon C
Travel:
150mm
Weight:
32.64lbs / 14.8kg
Wheel Size:
29"
Fork:
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
Shock:
FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
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
Headset:
Integrated (IS41/52)
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 29"x2.5", 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 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Bottom Bracket Shell:
Threaded 73mm
Rear Brake Mount:
180mm PM
Shock Length:
230mm
Fork Offset:
44mm
Max Chainring Size:
36t
Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model:
2.5"
Seat Clamp Diameter:
36.4mm
Shock Stroke:
57.5mm
Suspension System:
VPP
Water Bottle Mounts:
1
Fork Axle to Crown:
571mm
Max Rotor Size:
220mm
Rear Spacing:
148mm
UDH Compatible:
Yes
Valves:
Reserve Fillmore Valves
Recommended Sag:
30%
Frame:
Carbon CC 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Chainguide Standard:
ISCG05
Rear Travel:
150mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower:
30x8
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper:
40x10