Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit
Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit
Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit
Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit
Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit

Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C Bike - R-Kit

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Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.

Wheel size: 29
Front travel: 160
Rear travel: 150

TRAITS OF THIS HIGHTOWER

  • Lots of traction
    - Remains active while pedaling up and across rough, technical terrain
    - More sensitivity. Plush off the top, with fluttery small bump performance
    - Leverage rate provides predictable, consistent, progressive support

SUSPENSION

The Hightower’s looks have changed radically. It wasn’t to satisfy the ego of a designer or stand out, but rather moving the location of the lower link and the shock down low and forward was paramount in lowering the anti-squat for a high performing bike like the Hightower.

WHAT IS ANTI-SQUAT?

Anti-squat refers to how much your pedaling inputs stiffen the suspension. Think of it as yanking your chain, and therefore your pedals, backwards every time you hit a bump. Not enough anti-squat and you have a bike that bobs under power. Too much and the bike will be harsh and not as able to absorb bumps while under power. We’ve worked hard to improve (reduce) anti-squat on our bikes and the result is more traction and more freedom.

MILLIMETERS MATTER

Moving any of the VPP™ pivots a couple millimeters in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction.

MORE TRAVEL THAN THE NBA

150mm of rear 4th generation VPP™ travel and a 160mm fork give the Hightower the brawn to back up the brains of all the enginerds kinematics. This suspension travel sweetspot gives the Hightower a broader riding envelope, meaning you’ll be pushing yourself and not the bike.

HARD-WEARING HARDWARE

The pivots and links are great at maintaining a consistent ride for many years. It’s all very tough, reliable and easy to work on. The lower link houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip and beefy pivot axles that are durable and stay tight due to the conical washer locking system. Plus, owners get a lifetime of replacement pivot bearings.

Frame                               
Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™

Rear Shock                         
FOX Rhythm 230x57.5

Fork                                   
RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm

Rear Derailleur                   
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Shifter                                
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Cassette                             
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Chain                                 
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Bottom Bracket                   
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

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

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

Front Tire                           
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

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

Front Rim                           
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30

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

Rear Rim                            
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30

Front Rotor                         
Avid Centerline, 200mm

Rear Rotor                          
Avid Centerline, 200mm

Brakes                                
SRAM DB8 Stealth

Crankset                             
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Handlebar                          
Burgtec Alloy Bar

Stem                                  
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Saddle                                
Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel

Seatpost                             
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Grips/Bar Tape                   
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

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