2026 Santa Cruz Hightower XX AXS RSV
Santa Cruz- Carbon CC Frame
- Fox 36 Float Factory Fork
- FOX Float X Factory Shock
- SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type 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)=31.7
- Weight (kg)=14.38
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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:
- 31.7 lbs / 14.38 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
- Fork:
- Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- Bottom Bracket:
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette:
- SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:
- SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset:
- SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
- Brakes:
- SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
- Front Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 180mm
- Rear Rotor:
- SRAM HS2 180mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:
- Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Saddle:
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
- Seatpost:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
- Stem:
- Industry Nine A35, 40mm
- Front Rim:
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Front Hub:
- Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h
- Front Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO"
- Rear Rim:
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Rear Hub:
- Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
- 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 - 120mm, M - 150mm, L - 180mm, XL - 210mm, XXL - 210mm