2026 Santa Cruz Hightower XTR RSV
Santa Cruz- Carbon CC Frame
- FOX 36 Float Factory Fork
- FOX Float X Factory Shock
- Shimano XTR Di2 M9250 Drivetrain
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon Wheels
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=CC
- Front (MM)=160
- Rear (MM)=150
- Wheel Size=29"
- Weight (lbs)=31.95
- Weight (kg)=14.49
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CC Carbon Frame

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Reserve Carbon Wheels

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VPP™ Suspension

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Flip Chip

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Glovebox

- Material:
- Carbon CC
- Travel:
- 150mm
- Weight:
- 31.95lbs / 14.49kg
- Wheel Size:
- 29";Shock=FOX Float X Factory, 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 Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- Shimano XTR Threaded
- Cassette:
- Shimano XTR 9200, 10-51t
- Chain:
- Shimano XTR 9100, 12spd
- Crankset:
- Shimano XTR M9220, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
- Rear Derailleur:
- Shimano XTR Di2 M9250, SGS, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- Shimano XTR M9250 Shift Switch
- Brakes:
- Shimano XTR 9220
- Front Rotor:
- Shimano MT905, 203mm
- Rear Rotor:
- Shimano MT905, 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:
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
- Seatpost:
- RockShox Reverb AXS S: 150mm, M: 175mm, L/XL: 200, XXL: 225mm
- Stem:
- Industry Nine A35 All Sizes: 40mm
- Front Rim:
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Front Hub:
- Industry Nine Hydra 2, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h
- Front Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO"
- Rear Rim:
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Rear Hub:
- Industry Nine Hydra 2, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt 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