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2026 Santa Cruz Hightower R

Santa Cruz
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Weight:
45.00 LBS
Width:
58.00 (in)
Height:
10.00 (in)
Depth:
32.00 (in)
Current Stock:
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Description
  • Carbon C Frame
  • RockShox Lyrik Base Fork
  • FOX Float X Performance Shock
  • SRAM NX Eagle 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)=34.44
  • Weight (kg)=15.62

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01

C Carbon Frame

02

VPP™ Suspension

03

Flip Chip

04

Glovebox

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Additional Information
Material:
Carbon C
Travel:
150mm
Weight:
34.44 lbs / 15.62 kg
Wheel Size:
29";Shock=FOX Float Rhythm, 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
Fork:
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Cassette:
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain:
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset:
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Right Shifter:
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes:
SRAM DB8 Stealth
Front Rotor:
SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor:
SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Grips / Bar Tape:
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars:
Burgtec Alloy Bar
Saddle:
Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost:
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Stem:
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Front Rim:
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Hub:
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO"
Rear Rim:
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub:
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+"
Front Derailleur Mount:
No compatibility
Valves:
Reserve Fillmore Valves
Max Rotor Size:
223mm
Recommended Sag:
30% (17.25mm)
Dropper Length:
S - 125mm, M - 150mm, L - 170mm, XL - 200mm, XXL - 200mm