Santa Cruz Hightower C 27,5+ Bike with Component Kit "R"
- 135mm (5.3") VPP™ suspension
- 148mm Rear Axle Spacing
- 15mm thru-axle fork
- 27.5 Plus-Compatible
- 29" wheels
- Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks
- Carbon C and Carbon CC frame options
- Double sealed pivots for long bearing life
- Integrated Headset (IS41; IS52)
- Internal carbon tubes ensure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables
- ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Threaded Bottom Bracket
Built for big days in big terrain.
Hightower has the versatility to deal with whatever appears on the horizon. Running either proven 29" wheels or the new monster-truck 27.5”+ standard, Hightower seamlessly adapts to the trails and style you ride, no matter where you are in the world.
So the big question, 27.5+ or 29?
29
If straight line speed, rallying through rock gardens and sprinting out of turns is your bag, then 29” wheels are the big ticket. Upgrade to the new Santa Cruz Reserve carbon rims and you have a precision instrument on your hands.
27.5+
When conditions get loose and the traction just ain’t there, you’ll want to reach for bigger tires. 27.5+ elevates Hightower to a whole different level, enabling you to rise above the fray, rail the soft spots, and carry momentum where standard tires bog down.
No matter what size you run, geometry remains optimized thanks to a “High/Low” setting on the upper link that flips to adjust bottom bracket height*. Hightower’s 67° head angle, longer reach and trim chain stays combine to create an altogether different class of dreadnought in any configuration. Meanwhile, 150mm of seat dropper, a water bottle mount, and internal routing reflect an armada of killer details.
135mm of VPP® travel is reinforced by a 148 rear axle spacing and the kind of linkage arrangement and swingarm design we reserve for the heaviest hitters in our model line up. The resulting package leaves Hightower standing head and shoulders above anything else out there.
*Please note: 140mm fork comes standard on the 29” kits, and is exchanged for a 150mm version on the 27+ builds to keep the 67° head angle consistent.
COMPONENT SPECS:
Rahmenmaterial | Carbon C | |
Gabel | FOX Rhythm 140 29 | |
Dämpfer | Rock Shox Monarch RT | |
Rear Dérailleur | SRAM NX | |
Shifters | SRAM NX | |
Chainring Size | 30 Tooth | |
Crankset | Race Face Aeffect AL | |
Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset | |
Cassette | SRAM XG1150 10-42 | |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 | |
Brakes | SRAM Level T | |
Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline; 180mm | |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series; integrated | |
Bars | Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp | |
Stem | Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp | |
Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on | |
Front Hub | Novatec D711; 15x110mm | |
Rear Hub | Novatec D712; 12x148mm | |
Spokes | DT Swiss Champion | |
Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3c; 29x2.3 | |
Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR; 29x2.3 | |
Tubes | Stans Sealant | |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride 31.6x400mm | |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race |