Santa Cruz Hightower S

Description

The Santa Cruz Hightower S blends big-wheel confidence with lightweight Carbon C construction for a truly versatile trail experience. With 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm FOX 36 Float fork, this bike is built to rip through everything from flowing singletrack to chunky descents. Driven by a dependable SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and stopping with powerful SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, this bike delivers high-end performance without the fussy extras. Combined with Reserve Fillmore valves, Maxxis Minion tires, and OneUp components, it’s ready for wherever your trail leads.

Standout Features

• Carbon C Framefor durability and lightweight handling
• FOX 36 Float Performance Forkwith 160mm travel
• FOX Float X Performance Shockwith 150mm rear travel
• SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrainfor crisp shifting
• SRAM DB8 Stealth Brakeswith HS2 200mm rotors
• OneUp Dropper Postwith adjustable length by size
• Reserve 30|TR AL or Raceface AR30 Wheelsfor strength and reliability
• Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II Tiresfor exceptional grip
• Integrated VPP™ Suspensionsystem for balanced control
• Glovebox frame storageandReserve Fillmore Valvesincluded

Frame

• Material:Carbon C
• Travel:Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
• Weight:33.55 lbs / 15.21 kg

Suspension

• Fork:FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
• Shock:FOX Float X Performance, 230×57.5

Drivetrain

• Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Cassette:SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain:SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset:SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
• Rear Derailleur:SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Right Shifter:SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Brakes

• Brakes:SRAM DB8 Stealth
• Front Rotor:SRAM HS2 200mm
• Rear Rotor:SRAM HS2 200mm

Cockpit

• Dropper Length:

  • Small: 120mm

  • Medium: 150mm

  • Large: 180mm

  • XL/XXL: 210mm

• Grips:Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

• Handlebars:OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
• Headset:Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Saddle:SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
• Seatpost:OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
• Stem:OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim:Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
• Front Hub:DT Swiss 370, 15×110, 6-Bolt, 28h
• Front Tire:Maxxis Minion DHF 29″x2.5″WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
• Rear Rim:Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
• Rear Hub:DT Swiss 370, 12×148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
• Rear Tire:Maxxis Minion DHR II 29″x2.4″, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
• Valves:Reserve Fillmore Valves

E-Bike System

Note: This is a pedal-powered mountain bike (not an e-bike), equipped with theSRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.

Specifications

Size Guide