MY24 Hightower
MY24 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

Engineering Details

Hightower 3 Matte Evergreen frame exploded view with links and hardware

Engineering Details

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OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS

Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess.

LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY

The highly-sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex.

UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY

We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.

ONE-PIECE SWINGARM

VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance.

CC CARBON

Santa Cruz offers top-end CC Carbon, which is lighter and comes paired with more premium suspension.

CARBON MASTERY

The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B) and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry.

THE SUM OF THE PARTS

In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and a meticulous attention-to-detail, they’re transcendent.

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Poids: 30.9 lbs / 14.02 kg

Contactez votre revendeur pour les tarifs

 

Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

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

Matériau
Carbon CC

Matériau
Carbon CC

Matériau
Carbon CC

Matériau
Carbon CC

Débattement
145mm

Débattement
145mm

Débattement
145mm

Débattement
145mm

Taille de roues
29

Taille de roues
29

Taille de roues
29

Taille de roues
29

Amortisseur
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Amortisseur
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Amortisseur
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Amortisseur
-

Fourche
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm

Fourche
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm

Fourche
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm

Fourche
-

Dérailleur arrière
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Dérailleur arrière
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Dérailleur arrière
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Dérailleur arrière
-

Shifter droit
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Shifter droit
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Shifter droit
SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge

Shifter droit
-

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
-

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

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

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

Chaîne
-

Boîtier de pédalier
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Boîtier de pédalier
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Boîtier de pédalier
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Boîtier de pédalier
-

Jeu de direction
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Jeu de direction
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Jeu de direction
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset

Jeu de direction
-

Pneu arrière
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Pneu arrière
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Pneu arrière
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO

Pneu arrière
-

Pneu avant
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Pneu avant
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Pneu avant
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Pneu avant
-

Moyeu avant
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu avant
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu avant
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu avant
-

Jante avant
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Jante avant
Reserve 30|HD 29"

Jante avant
Reserve 30|HD 29"

Jante avant
-

Moyeu arrière
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu arrière
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu arrière
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Moyeu arrière
-

Jante arrière
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Jante arrière
Reserve 30|HD 29"

Jante arrière
Reserve 30|HD 29"

Jante arrière
-

Disque avant
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque avant
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque avant
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque avant
-

Disque arrière
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque arrière
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque arrière
SRAM HS2 180mm

Disque arrière
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Freins
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Freins
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Freins
Code Ultimate Stealth

Freins
-

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

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

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

Pédalier
-

Guidon
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Guidon
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Guidon
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Guidon
-

Potence
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Potence
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Potence
Industry Nine A35, 40mm

Potence
-

Selle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Selle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Selle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti

Selle
-

Tige de selle
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6

Tige de selle
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6

Tige de selle
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6

Tige de selle
-

Poignées
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Poignées
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Poignées
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Poignées
-

Chargeur de batterie
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Chargeur de batterie
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Chargeur de batterie
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Chargeur de batterie
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Transmission SRAM Eagle - plus solide, un changement de vitesse optimisé, sans fil

La nouvelle génération de transmission SRAM Eagle, qui équipe désormais nos modèles en carbone CC, est résolument robuste, parfaitement intégrée et fonctionne sans fil. Conçue autour de la constante universelle qu'est l'axe de la roue arrière. Le montage direct, sans patte de dérailleur et un dérailleur totalement retravaillé offre un ensemble plus sûr, à la robustesse sans précédent. Le changement de vitesse sous la contrainte est désormais possible grâce à la technologie X-SYNC et la cartographie de la toute nouvelle cassette, créant ainsi un passage des rapports extrêmement fluide même lors des plus puissantes accélérations. Les nouveaux Pods AXS sont parfaitement ergonomiques et ajustables dans toutes les directions. Les changements de vitesse sont alors faciles et intuitifs. Il s'agit tout simplement de la transmission la plus avancée qui soit, surement aussi solide que la montagne sur laquelle vous roulerez.

SRAM Eagle Transmission Graphic
SRAM Eagle Transmission Graphic

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
Angle de direction | hi/lo64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°
Longueur du tube de selle 380405430460500
Front Center | hi/lo752/752783/783807/807836/836867/867
Hauteur du boitier de pédalier | hi/lo342/339342/338342/338342/338342/338
BB Drop | hi/lo31/3431/3431/3431/3431/34
Empattement | hi/lo1183/11831217/12181244/12451276/12761310/1311
Longueur de bases | hi/lo431/432434/435437/438440/441443/444
Longueur du tube de direction 100115125145160
Longueur de tube supérieur | hi/lo571/572599/600626/627647/648674/675
Angle de tube de selle | hi/lo77°/76.7°77°/76.7°76.7°/76.4°76.9°/76.6°76.9°/76.7°
Standover | hi/lo706/701708/703711/706714/709719/714

Taille de cadre

Si vous vous trouvez entre deux tailles recommandées, l'idéal est bien sûr d'essayer les deux. Mais à défaut, vous pouvez aussi étudier les mesures de reach et de stack de votre vélo actuel pour les comparer au modèle qui vous intéresse et ainsi vous faire une idée des dimensions qui vous conviennent. Si vous n'avez pas la possibilité d'essayer le vélo, considérez ce qui suit.

Le Hightower est disponible de la taille S - XXL

Préférences personnelles

un cadre plus grand sera plus stable et offrira plus de place pour bouger sur le vélo sans influer l'équilibre général. Une taille plus grande place la roue avant plus loin devant vous, donnant un sentiment de sécurité, mais demande aussi plus d'effort pour transférer les masses et déplacer le vélo. Réfléchissez à votre style et la façon dont vous aimez rouler, si vous préférez un vélo plus actif et intuitif ou au contraire plus rapide et plus stable. Piloter un vélo plus grand vous demandera forcément plus d'efforts.

Morphologie

Tous les corps n'ont pas les mêmes proportions pour une même taille. Si vous avez de longues jambes et un torse plus court que la plupart des personnes de votre taille, vous privilégierez surement un vélo plus petit que la taille recommandée. Si au contraire vous avez de long bras et un buste plutôt grand, vous préférerez surement une taille plus grande.

Hightower 3 head tube and front triangle
Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 CC rear triangle, axle, and brake
Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 CC top tube, stem, and handlebars
Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 CC drivetrain, front and rear triangle
Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 CC lower link and tire
Hightower 3 head tube and front triangle
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Hightower 3 Highlights

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower 3 VPP Decal

Hightower 3 Highlights

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VPP™

VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for.

145mm VPP travel

Looking for something good at climbing, and downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo.

Suspension sensitivity

Compared to the last Hightower, we reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension.

Suspension consistency

Hightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support.

Glovebox

Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

Full carbon CC frame

Carbon CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available, are made in our own factory, and have a lifetime warranty.

Sag window

A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.

Flip chip

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. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. Tweakers and finicky shredders can adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desire.

Proportional geometry

Chainstay length and seat angle is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry. Across all sizes however, the headtube angle has been slackened to help stability at speed, lowered the bottom bracket to compliment the better supported suspension, and increased stack in favor of modern handlebar setups.

29-inch wheels

Hightower features fast-rolling, bump-easing 29-inch wheels front and rear. On high-end builds we spec Reserve 30|HD carbon rims laced to premium hubs, which are built and hand-tuned in our Santa Cruz, Calif. factory. See Reserve 30|HD wheels

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.

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
Angle de direction | hi/lo64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°
Longueur du tube de selle 380405430460500
Front Center | hi/lo752/752783/783807/807836/836867/867
Hauteur du boitier de pédalier | hi/lo342/339342/338342/338342/338342/338
BB Drop | hi/lo31/3431/3431/3431/3431/34
Empattement | hi/lo1183/11831217/12181244/12451276/12761310/1311
Longueur de bases | hi/lo431/432434/435437/438440/441443/444
Longueur du tube de direction 100115125145160
Longueur de tube supérieur | hi/lo571/572599/600626/627647/648674/675
Angle de tube de selle | hi/lo77°/76.7°77°/76.7°76.7°/76.4°76.9°/76.6°76.9°/76.7°
Standover | hi/lo706/701708/703711/706714/709719/714
Hightower Frame Render

Taille de cadre

Si vous vous trouvez entre deux tailles recommandées, l'idéal est bien sûr d'essayer les deux. Mais à défaut, vous pouvez aussi étudier les mesures de reach et de stack de votre vélo actuel pour les comparer au modèle qui vous intéresse et ainsi vous faire une idée des dimensions qui vous conviennent. Si vous n'avez pas la possibilité d'essayer le vélo, considérez ce qui suit.

Le Hightower est disponible de la taille S - XXL

Préférences personnelles

un cadre plus grand sera plus stable et offrira plus de place pour bouger sur le vélo sans influer l'équilibre général. Une taille plus grande place la roue avant plus loin devant vous, donnant un sentiment de sécurité, mais demande aussi plus d'effort pour transférer les masses et déplacer le vélo. Réfléchissez à votre style et la façon dont vous aimez rouler, si vous préférez un vélo plus actif et intuitif ou au contraire plus rapide et plus stable. Piloter un vélo plus grand vous demandera forcément plus d'efforts.

Morphologie

Tous les corps n'ont pas les mêmes proportions pour une même taille. Si vous avez de longues jambes et un torse plus court que la plupart des personnes de votre taille, vous privilégierez surement un vélo plus petit que la taille recommandée. Si au contraire vous avez de long bras et un buste plutôt grand, vous préférerez surement une taille plus grande.

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