Details
With 135mm of Santa Cruz' proven VPP suspension design and a slacked-out 67-degree head angle, the Hightower shifts the wagon-wheel paradigm toward aggressive trail bike standards. In the case of the 27+ S version, this means plus-size 27.5 x 2.8 tires for extra float and traction on sketchy terrain. 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. Adding Boost hub spacing and a clever high/low chip that alters the bike's bottom bracket height allows you to run the stock 27.5+ wheelset or change to 29ers for extra speed and precision. Bike handling characteristics remain optimized no matter which wheel size you choose thanks to a flip of the chip. The Hightower 27+ Carbon C S comes equipped with Fox suspension front and rear, along with a 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain that offers amazing performance in a mid-level package. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.
Specs
Frame | Carbon C |
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Fork | FOX 36 F150 Performance |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
Axles |
Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Hubs |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Novatec D642 Rear XD |
Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR Rear: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 30T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Team BB |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
Handlebars | Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
Brakes | SRAM Guide R, Avid Centerline 180mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Accessories & Extras | Stans Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
Option | UPC | MPN |
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Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue / Small | 192219048451 | 58-18127-071-2-496-161401 |
Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue / Medium | 192219048475 | 58-18127-071-3-496-161401 |
Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue / Large | 192219048499 | 58-18127-071-4-496-161401 |
Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue / X-Large | 192219048512 | 58-18127-071-5-496-161401 |
Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue / XX-Large | 192219048536 | 58-18127-071-6-496-161401 |
Gloss Mango and Orange / Small | 192219048468 | 58-18127-071-2-552-161401 |
Gloss Mango and Orange / Medium | 192219048482 | 58-18127-071-3-552-161401 |
Gloss Mango and Orange / Large | 192219048505 | 58-18127-071-4-552-161401 |
Gloss Mango and Orange / X-Large | 192219048529 | 58-18127-071-5-552-161401 |
Gloss Mango and Orange / XX-Large | 192219048543 | 58-18127-071-6-552-161401 |