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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