:Built to tame unwelcoming descents yet hang with the XC crowd on the climbs, the Hightower Carbon C GX Eagle AXS Mountain Bike is nothing short of a staple in our collective quiver of bikes. 145mm of VPP-powered rear suspension produces an aggressive all-mountain feel on the descents and even flirts with enduro capabilities, yet thanks to the ever-supportive nature of VPP it still feels incredible on the climbs. This third-generation Hightower sees an impressively slack 64.5-degree headtube angle (low position, 150mm fork) for uncompromising stability at speed alongside a steep 76.4-degree seat tube angle (low position, size large) for optimal climbing. The real star of the show for the V3 Hightower to us is the new Glovebox integrated frame storage, where you can stash the included Tool Wallet, and Tube Purse, along with other accessories of your choice.
Santa Cruz put together a noteworthy build with this particular Hightower, utilizing the Carbon C frame layup which is slightly heavier than its CC counterpart, but still offers excellent stiffness. Instead of springing for the CC carbon, it features electronic shifting from SRAM’s GX Eagle AXS shifter and derailleur, providing instantaneous shifting that comes in handy in technical terrain when reactivity is key. Other standout bits include an ever-reliable set of ARC 30 Offset hoops from Race Face that stand up to use and abuse from occasional bike park days, and Code RS SRAM brakes offer enduro-ready stopping power. With the rollover capabilities provided by the 29in wheels, we wouldn’t hesitate to use this Hightower for taming technical backcountry terrain, rallying shuttle days, or spinning fitness laps after work.
SPECS:
Color: Matt Evergreen
Rear Travel: 145mm
Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Elite
Front Travel: 150mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Shifters: SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle
Chainring Sizes: 30t
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm, english threaded
Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette Range: 10 - 50t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakeset: SRAM Code RS
Brake Type: 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar
Handlebar Rise: 35mm
Handlebar Width: 800mm
Grips: Santa Cruz House
Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
Stem Length: 42mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm
Wheelset: Race Face ARC Offset 30
Hubs: [front, rear] Industry Nine 1/1
Front Axle: 15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm Boost
Tire Clearance: [rear, maximum] 29 x 2.5in
Tires: [front] Maxxis Minion DHRII, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Tire Size: [front, rear] 29 x 2.4in
Pedals: not included
Extras:
Glovebox integrated frame storage, tool wallet, tube purse, downtube protector, shuttle guard, chainstay protector, shock fender
Manufacturer Warranty : [frame] lifetime
FREE SHIPPING - Any where in the US!
Santa Cruz put together a noteworthy build with this particular Hightower, utilizing the Carbon C frame layup which is slightly heavier than its CC counterpart, but still offers excellent stiffness. Instead of springing for the CC carbon, it features electronic shifting from SRAM’s GX Eagle AXS shifter and derailleur, providing instantaneous shifting that comes in handy in technical terrain when reactivity is key. Other standout bits include an ever-reliable set of ARC 30 Offset hoops from Race Face that stand up to use and abuse from occasional bike park days, and Code RS SRAM brakes offer enduro-ready stopping power. With the rollover capabilities provided by the 29in wheels, we wouldn’t hesitate to use this Hightower for taming technical backcountry terrain, rallying shuttle days, or spinning fitness laps after work.
SPECS:
Color: Matt Evergreen
Rear Travel: 145mm
Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Elite
Front Travel: 150mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Shifters: SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle
Chainring Sizes: 30t
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm, english threaded
Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette Range: 10 - 50t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakeset: SRAM Code RS
Brake Type: 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar
Handlebar Rise: 35mm
Handlebar Width: 800mm
Grips: Santa Cruz House
Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
Stem Length: 42mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm
Wheelset: Race Face ARC Offset 30
Hubs: [front, rear] Industry Nine 1/1
Front Axle: 15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm Boost
Tire Clearance: [rear, maximum] 29 x 2.5in
Tires: [front] Maxxis Minion DHRII, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Tire Size: [front, rear] 29 x 2.4in
Pedals: not included
Extras:
Glovebox integrated frame storage, tool wallet, tube purse, downtube protector, shuttle guard, chainstay protector, shock fender
Manufacturer Warranty : [frame] lifetime
FREE SHIPPING - Any where in the US!
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT
FRAME SIZE: Medium
RIDER HEIGHT 5'5" - 5'9"
FRAME SIZE: Medium
RIDER HEIGHT 5'5" - 5'9"
