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 27+ XE 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 27+ Carbon C XE comes equipped with Fox suspension front and rear, along with a Shimano XT M8000 drivetrain that offers amazing performance in a mid-level package. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.
Specs
Frame | Carbon C |
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Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 150 |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
Axles |
Front: 110x15mm Rear: 142x12mm |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Hubs |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Novatec D642 Rear |
Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR Rear: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Crankset | Race Face Turbine 30T |
Chain | Shimano SLX M7000 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | E13 TRS Race 11SPD Cassette 9-46T |
Shifters | Shimano XT M8000 |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | Race Face Turbine Basic 50mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8000 |
Brakes | Shimano XT M8000, Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Accessories & Extras | Stans Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.