MY24 Hightower
MY24 Hightower
MY24 Hightower
MY24 Hightower
MY23 Hightower
MY23 Hightower
MY23 Hightower
MY23 Hightower

THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED

The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. 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.

Key Features:

Available in: Carbon CC
Wheel Size: 29
Front Travel: 150mm
Rear Travel: 145mm
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Weight: 31.75 lbs / 14.4 kg
 
Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

R

   

31.75 lbs / 14.4 kg

S

   

31.61 lbs / 14.34 kg

GX AXS

   

31.72 lbs / 14.39 kg

GX AXS RSV

   

31.62 lbs / 14.34 kg

X0 AXS

   

30.9 lbs / 14.02 kg

X0 AXS RSV

   

30.8 lbs / 13.97 kg

XX AXS RSV

   

30.4 lbs / 13.79 kg

Frame

   

6.36 lbs / 2.89 kg

Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Travel
145mm

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance, 210x55

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55

Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55

Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Rear Shock
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Fork
RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 150mm

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory

Fork
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory

Fork
-

Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
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Right Shifter
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Right Shifter
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Right Shifter
GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge

Right Shifter
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Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
-

Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
-

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
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Headset
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset

Headset
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Front Tire
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Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
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Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"

Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"

Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"

The Reserve 30|HD is specially designed for aggressive trail riding. They feature a 30mm width for use with 2.5 tires and a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. The Reserve 30|HD is the ultimate mountain bike rim.

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Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"

The Reserve 30|HD is specially designed for aggressive trail riding. They feature a 30mm width for use with 2.5 tires and a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. The Reserve 30|HD is the ultimate mountain bike rim.

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Front Rim
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Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h

Rear Hub
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
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Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"

Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"

Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"

The Reserve 30|HD is specially designed for aggressive trail riding. They feature a 30mm width for use with 2.5 tires and a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. The Reserve 30|HD is the ultimate mountain bike rim.

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Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"

The Reserve 30|HD is specially designed for aggressive trail riding. They feature a 30mm width for use with 2.5 tires and a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. The Reserve 30|HD is the ultimate mountain bike rim.

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Rear Rim
-

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 180mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
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Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline, 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline, 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
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Brakes
SRAM G2 R

Brakes
SRAM Code R

Brakes
SRAM Code RS

Brakes
SRAM Code RS

Brakes
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Brakes
Code Ultimate Stealth

Brakes
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Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
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Handlebars
RaceFace Aeffect R

Handlebars
Burgtec RideWide Alloy

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
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Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Industry Nine A35, 40mm

Stem
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Saddle
WTB Silverado, CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado, CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Saddle
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Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer

Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer

Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer

Seatpost
-

Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
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Battery Charger
-

Battery Charger
-

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Battery Charger
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Hightower Frame Specifications

Suspension SystemVPP
Front DerailleurNo compatibility
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length210mm
Stroke55mm
Fork Compatibility150-160mm
Fork Offset44mm
Brake Mount180 PM
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.5"
Max Chainring Size34t
Water Bottle Mounts1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear30x8 (bearing compatible)

Suspension Setup

Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.

R

RS Lyrik Base 150

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)
100454014
120545013
140646012
160737011
180828011
200919010
2201001009
2401091108

Fox Float Performance

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)
1004512028-30%, 15-17mm10
1205414528-30%, 15-17mm9
1406417028-30%, 15-17mm9
1607319528-30%, 15-17mm8
1808222028-30%, 15-17mm8
2009124528-30%, 15-17mm7
22010026528-30%, 15-17mm7
24010929028-30%, 15-17mm6

S

Fox 36 Performance 150

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)
120-13054-596613
130-14059-647012
140-15064-687411
150-16068-737810
160-17073-77829
170-18077-82868
180-19082-86897
190-20086-91946
200-21091-95995
210-22095-1001044
220-230100-1041093
230-240104-1091132

Rockshox Super Deluxe Select Plus

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)
100459528-30%, 15-17mm8
1205412028-30%, 15-17mm8
1406414028-30%, 15-17mm7
1607316528-30%, 15-17mm7
1808218528-30%, 15-17mm6
2009121028-30%, 15-17mm6
22010023028-30%, 15-17mm5
24010925528-30%, 15-17mm5
26011827528-30%, 15-17mm4

GX AXS

MY24 Rockshox Lyrik Select Plus 150

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)
100454015
120545013
140646012
160737011
180828010
20091909
2201001008
2401091106

Rockshox Superdeluxe Select Plus

Rider Weight (lbs)(kgs)Pressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)
100459528-30%, 15-17mm8
1205412028-30%, 15-17mm8
1406414028-30%, 15-17mm7
1607316528-30%, 15-17mm7
1808218528-30%, 15-17mm6
2009121028-30%, 15-17mm6
22010023028-30%, 15-17mm5
24010925528-30%, 15-17mm5
26011827528-30%, 15-17mm4

X0 AXS

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate 150

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC,HSC (from center)
100lbs (45.5kg)4015-2,0
120lbs (54.4kg)5013-2,0
140lbs (63.5kg)6012-2,0
160lbs (72.6kg)7011-2,0
180lbs (81.8kg)8010-2,0
200lbs (90.7kg)909-2,0
220lbs (99.8kg)1008-2,0
240lbs (108.8kg)1106-2,0

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC, HSC (from closed)
100lbs (45.5kg)9528-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
120lbs (54.4kg)12028-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
140lbs (63.5kg)14028-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
160lbs (72.6kg)16528-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
180lbs (81.8kg)18528-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
200lbs (90.7kg)21028-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
220lbs (99.8kg)23028-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
240lbs (108.8kg)25528-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
260lbs (117.9kg)27528-30%, 15-17mm3-1/-1

X0 AXS RSV

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate 150

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC,HSC (from center)
100lbs (45.5kg)4015-2,0
120lbs (54.4kg)5013-2,0
140lbs (63.5kg)6012-2,0
160lbs (72.6kg)7011-2,0
180lbs (81.8kg)8010-2,0
200lbs (90.7kg)909-2,0
220lbs (99.8kg)1008-2,0
240lbs (108.8kg)1106-2,0

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC, HSC (from closed)
100lbs (45.5kg)9528-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
120lbs (54.4kg)12028-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
140lbs (63.5kg)14028-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
160lbs (72.6kg)16528-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
180lbs (81.8kg)18528-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
200lbs (90.7kg)21028-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
220lbs (99.8kg)23028-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
240lbs (108.8kg)25528-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
260lbs (117.9kg)27528-30%, 15-17mm3-1/-1

XX AXS RSV

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate 150

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC,HSC (from center)
100lbs (45.5kg)4015-2,0
120lbs (54.4kg)5013-2,0
140lbs (63.5kg)6012-2,0
160lbs (72.6kg)7011-2,0
180lbs (81.8kg)8010-2,0
200lbs (90.7kg)909-2,0
220lbs (99.8kg)1008-2,0
240lbs (108.8kg)1106-2,0

Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Rider WeightPressure (psi)Sag (%, mm on shock)Rebound (from closed)Compression: LSC, HSC (from closed)
100lbs (45.5kg)9528-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
120lbs (54.4kg)12028-30%, 15-17mm7-1/-1
140lbs (63.5kg)14028-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
160lbs (72.6kg)16528-30%, 15-17mm6-1/-1
180lbs (81.8kg)18528-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
200lbs (90.7kg)21028-30%, 15-17mm5-1/-1
220lbs (99.8kg)23028-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
240lbs (108.8kg)25528-30%, 15-17mm4-1/-1
260lbs (117.9kg)27528-30%, 15-17mm3-1/-1

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

SMLXLXXL
Reach | hi/lo430/427455/452475/472495/492520/517
Stack | hi/lo611/613625/627634/636652/654665/668
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°
Seat Tube Length 380405430460500
Front Center | hi/lo752/752783/783807/807836/836867/867
BB Height | hi/lo342/339342/338342/338342/338342/338
BB Drop | hi/lo31/3431/3431/3431/3431/34
Wheelbase | hi/lo1183/11831217/12181244/12451276/12761310/1311
Rear Center | hi/lo431/432434/435437/438440/441443/444
Head Tube Length 100115125145160
Top Tube Length | hi/lo571/572599/600626/627647/648674/675
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo77°/76.7°77°/76.7°76.7°/76.4°76.9°/76.6°76.9°/76.7°
Standover Height | hi/lo706/701708/703711/706714/709719/714
Hightower Frame Render

Frame Sizing

If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

The Hightower is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).

Personal Preference

A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

Body Dimension

Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.

Hightower 3 Size Chart
Hightower 3 Size Chart

FAQ's

What is the recommended fork?

The Hightower geometry is based off of a 150mm fork with a 42 or 44mm offset. We wouldn't recommend less travel than that, as the BB will get a bit low. Up to 160mm is fine if that's your preference.

Is there chainguide compatibility?

Yes, this bike is equipped with ISCG-05 tabs for easy chainguide mounting. Most guides that follow the ISCG-05 standard should fit.

Can I convert the Hightower to 27.5" or MX wheels?

No, the Hightower is built exclusively for 29" wheels and tires front and rear. The geometry is not setup for any 27.5" front or rear conversions.

What kind of headset does this bike use?

This bike uses integrated headset cups. The upper up is 41mm and the lower cup is 52mm. The SHIS name is IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40.For Chris King this is a DropSet.3

I want to change my rear shock. Any limitations?

The Hightower fits most shocks on the market, with some exceptions. Fox Float X2, Cane Creek DB Air, and all coil shocks are not compatible. We recommend the Rockshox Super Deluxe, Deluxe, Fox Float X, Fox Float DPS.

What size tire will fit?

the Hightower is designed for 29" x 2.5" max

Should I ride in the High or Low shock flip-chip setting?

You should definitely try both, but we typically recommend starting in High. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained.

Does the Hightower use the SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH)?

The frame is UDH-compatible, but comes with our own machined aluminum hanger. You can replace it with another Santa Cruz hanger or a SRAM UDH.

What can I store in the glovebox?

The Hightower comes with two bags - a tube purse and a tool wallet. You should be able to fit a superlight tube, a small pump, tire lever, and misc odds and ends in these two bags.

Exploded Diagrams

Lower Link Hardware and Lower Shock Bolt

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 1
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 1

Seat Collar, Upper Shock Bolt, and Upper Link Hardware

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 2
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 2

Globebox Door, Bezel, and Hardware

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 3
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 3

Downtube Protector and Shuttle Guard

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 4
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 4

Rear Fender

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 5
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 5

Rear Axle, Deraillaur Hanger, and Chainstay Protector

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 6
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram 6

Upper Link

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram Upper Link
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram Upper Link

Lower Link

Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram Lower Link
Hightower 3 Exploded Diagram Lower Link

SRAM Transmission Setup

Frame SizeSetup KeySetup Cog30T32T34T36T
SmallB7114116116118
MediumB7116116118118
LargeB7116116118118
XLargeB7116118118120
XXLargeB7116118118120
*same setup flip chip hi or low