Hightower 2
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- Geometry and Sizing
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THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED
The Hightower is our compilation of engineering’s greatest hits. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator.
- Need more travel in a big wheel package? Try the Megatower.
- Want to race XC whippets on the climbs but still charge the downs? Try the Tallboy.
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Key Features:
| Available in: | Aluminum, Carbon C & Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 29er |
| Front Travel: | 150mm |
| Rear Travel: | 145mm |
Design Details
Design Details
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VPP™
VPP™ suspension strikes the right balance between pedaling efficiency and bump capability. 145mm in the rear paired with a 150mm fork is the perfect combo for just about anything".
Geometry
With 65-degree head tube angle, the Hightower sits squarely in the Goldilocks zone, but with a touch more “Oh sh*t get me out of here” capability when the porridge gets too hot!
Carbon and aluminium
Balancing stiffness and weight savings in all the right places is a hallmark of all Santa Cruz carbon frames. The second-generation Hightower also comes in aluminium.
Flip Chip
The Hightower also has a bonus disc to heighten the experience—the flip chip. In the High setting, the BB height is a little higher for those tricky tech trails and/or when Plus sized tires are required. In the Low position the shock rate is more progressive.
Water, protection, refinement
There’s a room for a water bottle inside the main frame and a threaded BB for convenience. There’s refined cable routing for better shifting performance, simpler installation, and no cable rub. On top of that, there’s a tailgate shuttle guard, downtube protector, shock fender, and noise-cancelling chainstay protector keeping things quiet.
Built Right
The lifetime frame warranty, lifetime pivot bearing replacement policy, and lifetime guarantee on the optional Reserve carbon wheels assures you that the Hightower will keep delivering the hits for years to come.
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 453 | 473 | 493 | 518 |
| Stack | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 | 660 |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Front Center | 745 | 774 | 798 | 827 | 862 |
| BB Height | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
| BB Drop | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Wheelbase | 1178 | 1207 | 1231 | 1260 | 1301 |
| Rear Center | 433 | 433 | 433 | 433 | 439 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 | 130 | 155 |
| Top Tube Length | 566 | 594 | 618 | 645 | 679 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.1° | 77.0° | 76.8° | 76.6° | 76.3° |
| Standover Height | 704 | 718 | 717 | 718 | 709 |