The quintessential mountain bike, the Hightower has been a staple of mountain biking in its broadest sense since its release in 2016. As happy to take on all day epic rides around the hills as it is to pedal up for laps of the Golfie, the Hightower with its 145mm of rear suspension and 150mm fork is the perfect companion for a wide range of riding. Supple enough to smooth out chunky terrain but still engaging to ride when the going is a bit smoother the Hightower can do it all, and put a huge grin on your face in the process.
Now in its third generation, the latest Hightower is the culmination of years of development to make this version the most versatile to date. Size specific frame stiffness and chainstay lengths mean that each size of Hightower gets the same consistent ride feel, and with sizes from Small to XX- Large there’s something for everyone.
The Hightower is Santa Cruz’s most versatile bike, not fitting into any specific category, and it's easy to ride nature has made it a hit with riders in the Tweed Valley. If your riding can’t be easily defined by one style, the new Hightower could be the perfect bike for your genre busting riding.
Specification
- Frame: Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm
- Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
- Wheelset: Front i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h on RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29", Rear i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h on RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
- Tyres: Front and Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
- Brakes: SRAM Code Silver Stealth
- Rotors: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Cranks: SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM Dub Threaded
- Chainring: SRAM 32t Direct Mount
- Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Rear mech: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
- Seatpost: OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Ti
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips