2026 Santa Cruz Hightower C 90-Kit
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
Specs
Frame
Frame: Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Weight: 34.06lbs / 15.45 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Suspension
Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette: SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide: N/A
Crankset: SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Rear Derailleur: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
Front Brakes: SRAM Maven Base
Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars: OneUp Aluminum Bar
Headset: Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels
Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell: 73mm Threaded
Rear Brake Mount: 180 PM
Shock Length: 230mm
Fork Offset: 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount: No compatibility
Headset: Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size: 36t
Max Rotor Size: 223mm
Max Tire Clearance: 2.5"
Recommended Sag: 30% (17.25mm)
Seat Clamp Diameter: 36.4mm
Seat Post Diameter: 31.6mm
Shock Bushing Size Front: 40x10 (standard bushing)
Shock Bushing Size Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing)
Shock Stroke: 57.5mm
Suspension System: VPP
Water Bottle Mounts: 1
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" | 435mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" | 460mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" | 480mm |
| X-Large | 6'1" – 6'4" | 500mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" | 525mm |
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 434 | 436 | 439 | 442 | 445 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1206 | 1237 | 1264 | 1296 | 1328 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4/°78.1° |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
Original: $5,692.19
-65%$5,692.19
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Description
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
Specs
Frame
Frame: Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Weight: 34.06lbs / 15.45 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Suspension
Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette: SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide: N/A
Crankset: SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Rear Derailleur: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
Front Brakes: SRAM Maven Base
Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars: OneUp Aluminum Bar
Headset: Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels
Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell: 73mm Threaded
Rear Brake Mount: 180 PM
Shock Length: 230mm
Fork Offset: 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount: No compatibility
Headset: Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size: 36t
Max Rotor Size: 223mm
Max Tire Clearance: 2.5"
Recommended Sag: 30% (17.25mm)
Seat Clamp Diameter: 36.4mm
Seat Post Diameter: 31.6mm
Shock Bushing Size Front: 40x10 (standard bushing)
Shock Bushing Size Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing)
Shock Stroke: 57.5mm
Suspension System: VPP
Water Bottle Mounts: 1
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" | 435mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" | 460mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" | 480mm |
| X-Large | 6'1" – 6'4" | 500mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" | 525mm |
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 434 | 436 | 439 | 442 | 445 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1206 | 1237 | 1264 | 1296 | 1328 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4/°78.1° |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
