Details
With 135mm of Santa Cruz' proven VPP suspension design and a slacked-out 67-degree head angle, the Hightower shifts the wagon-wheel paradigm toward aggressive trail bike standards. In the case of the XX1+ version, this means plus-size 27.5 x 2.8 tires for extra float and traction on sketchy terrain. Short chainstays and a spacious cockpit ramp-up the fun when railing technical descents and put you in a powerful position for blazing uphill battles. Adding Boost hub spacing and a clever high/low chip that alters the bike's bottom bracket height allows you to run the stock 27.5+ wheelset or change to 29ers for extra speed and precision. Bike handling characteristics remain optimized no matter which wheel size you choose thanks to a flip of the chip. The Hightower Carbon CC XX1+ comes equipped with a RockShox Pike 29 RCT3 150mm fork, Monarch RT3 shock, and SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain for pinnacle performance no matter where you ride. For the Carbon CC frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly higher priced carbon to reduce frame weight by 230 grams.
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon CC, 135mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | RockShox Pike 29 RCT3 150 |
Headset | Cane Creek 110 Integrated |
Rear Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RT3 |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face ARC 40 |
Hubs | Industry Nine Torch: Front: 110x15 Torque Cap; Rear: 148x12 |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted |
Tires | Maxxis; Front: Rekon EXO 3C, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.8; Rear: Rekon Exo; 27.5x2.8 |
Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Chainrings | 30 Tooth |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp, 780mm |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
Stem | Easton Haven Aluminum 31.8mm clamp |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide Ultimate |
Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors |
Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
Seat Post | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 150mm travel (M-L), 170mm (XL) |
Accessories & Extras | Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires |
* Subject to change without notice.