Details
With 135mm of Santa Cruz' proven VPP suspension design and a slacked-out 67-degree head angle, the Hightower shifts the 29er paradigm toward aggressive trail bike standards. Short chainstays and a spacious cockpit ramp-up the fun when railing technical descents and put you in a powerful position for blazing uphill battles. Santa Cruz didn't stop with simple updates in frame design to up this big-wheeler's appeal, though. Adding Boost hub spacing and a clever high/low chip that alters the bike's bottom bracket height allows you to run the stock 29er wheelset or change to 27.5+ for extra float and traction in sketchy conditions. Bike handling characteristics remain optimized no matter which wheel size you choose thanks to a flip of the chip. The Hightower Carbon CC XX1 comes equipped with a RockShox Pike 29 RCT3 140mm fork, Monarch RT3 shock, and SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain for pinnacle performance no matter where you ride. For the Carbon CC frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly higher priced carbon to reduce frame weight by 230 grams.
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon CC, 135mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | Rock Shox Pike 29 RCT3 140 |
Headset | Cane Creek 110 Integrated |
Rear Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RT3 |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face ARC 27; m60/40 ENVE Rims with custom color options |
Hubs | Industry Nine Torch Torque Cap 110x15mm (Front); Industry Nine Torch 148x12 (Rear) |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3C; 29x2.3 (Front); Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR; 29x2.3 (Rear) |
Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon |
Chainrings | 30 Tooth |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp, 780mm |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
Stem | Easton Haven Aluminum 31.8mm clamp |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide Ultimate |
Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors |
Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
Seat Post | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 150mm travel (M-L), 170mm (XL) |
Accessories & Extras | Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
Option | MPN |
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Matte Carbon/Mint / Medium / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-3-537-636702 |
Matte Carbon/Mint / Large / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-4-537-636702 |
Matte Carbon/Mint / X-Large / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-5-537-636702 |
Sriracha/Red / Medium / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-3-538-636702 |
Sriracha/Red / Large / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-4-538-636702 |
Sriracha/Red / X-Large / m60/40 ENVE | 58-17128-032-5-538-636702 |
Matte Carbon/Mint / Medium / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-3-537-636701 |
Matte Carbon/Mint / Large / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-4-537-636701 |
Matte Carbon/Mint / X-Large / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-5-537-636701 |
Sriracha/Red / Medium / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-3-538-636701 |
Sriracha/Red / Large / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-4-538-636701 |
Sriracha/Red / X-Large / Race Face ARC 27 | 58-17128-032-5-538-636701 |