Description
Santa Cruz's Hightower has for many years been the benchmark for versatile 'do anything' mountain bikes. At it's heart the Hightower is a trail bike, with a near perfect balance of pedal efficiency, grip and travel, making this a fantastic option for UK riders looking to hit the bikepark as well as put in some laps around the local trail centre.
Here we present to you the V3 Hightower, refined and tweaked to draw out even more potential. New lower shock position and VPP link give incredible pedal efficiency and anti-squat with a longer wheel base offering stability at high speeds. Travel is upped to 160mm on the front and 150mm rear, paired with rapid rolling 29" wheels the Hightower can easily handle technical terrain though remain composed on flatter pedalling sections.
The C spec Hightowers use a different carbon lay-up to the CC spec, available at a lower price point and the cost of a little extra weight and are available in 3 awesome build kits.
As you would expect, the frame is covered by the best lifetime warranty in the business. Also, Santa Cruz supply free pivot bearings kits once per year to keep things running like new.
SIZING -
- S - 5'2"+
- M - 5'5"+
- L - 5'9"+
- XL - 6'1"+
- XXL - 6'3"+
Specifications
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Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
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Material Carbon C
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Front Travel 160mm
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Rear Travel 150mm
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Wheel Size 29"
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Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Rhythm 230x57.5
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -orCane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap,
6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - Fizik Monte or SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
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Material Carbon C
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Front Travel 160mm
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Rear Travel 150mm
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Wheel Size 29"
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Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Fork - FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub - DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm Rise,
800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
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Material Carbon C
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Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size 29"
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
Fork - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip
X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap,
6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface
ARC 30
Rear Hub - DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface
ARC 30
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset,
32t
Handlebar - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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Description
Santa Cruz's Hightower has for many years been the benchmark for versatile 'do anything' mountain bikes. At it's heart the Hightower is a trail bike, with a near perfect balance of pedal efficiency, grip and travel, making this a fantastic option for UK riders looking to hit the bikepark as well as put in some laps around the local trail centre.
Here we present to you the V3 Hightower, refined and tweaked to draw out even more potential. New lower shock position and VPP link give incredible pedal efficiency and anti-squat with a longer wheel base offering stability at high speeds. Travel is upped to 160mm on the front and 150mm rear, paired with rapid rolling 29" wheels the Hightower can easily handle technical terrain though remain composed on flatter pedalling sections.
The C spec Hightowers use a different carbon lay-up to the CC spec, available at a lower price point and the cost of a little extra weight and are available in 3 awesome build kits.
As you would expect, the frame is covered by the best lifetime warranty in the business. Also, Santa Cruz supply free pivot bearings kits once per year to keep things running like new.
SIZING -
- S - 5'2"+
- M - 5'5"+
- L - 5'9"+
- XL - 6'1"+
- XXL - 6'3"+
Specifications
-
Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
-
Material Carbon C
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size 29"
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Rhythm 230x57.5
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -orCane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap,
6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - Fizik Monte or SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
-
Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
-
Material Carbon C
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size 29"
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Fork - FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub - DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm Rise,
800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
-
Discipline Trail/All-Mountain
-
Material Carbon C
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size 29"
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
Fork - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip
X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C
MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C
MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap,
6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface
ARC 30
Rear Hub - DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface
ARC 30
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset,
32t
Handlebar - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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Delivery Services
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