The Santa Cruz Hightower S blends big-wheel confidence with lightweight Carbon C construction for a truly versatile trail experience. With 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm FOX 36 Float fork, this bike is built to rip through everything from flowing singletrack to chunky descents. Driven by a dependable SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and stopping with powerful SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, this bike delivers high-end performance without the fussy extras. Combined with Reserve Fillmore valves, Maxxis Minion tires, and OneUp components, it’s ready for wherever your trail leads.

Standout Features

• Carbon C Frame for durability and lightweight handling
• FOX 36 Float Performance Fork with 160mm travel
• FOX Float X Performance Shock with 150mm rear travel
• SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrain for crisp shifting
• SRAM DB8 Stealth Brakes with HS2 200mm rotors
• OneUp Dropper Post with adjustable length by size
• Reserve 30|TR AL or Raceface AR30 Wheels for strength and reliability
• Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II Tires for exceptional grip
• Integrated VPP™ Suspension system for balanced control
• Glovebox frame storage and Reserve Fillmore Valves included

Frame

• Material: Carbon C
• Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
• Weight: 33.55 lbs / 15.21 kg

Suspension

• Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
• Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Right Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Brakes

• Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
• Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
• Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm

Cockpit

• Dropper Length:

  • Small: 120mm

  • Medium: 150mm

  • Large: 180mm

  • XL/XXL: 210mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

• Handlebars: OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
• Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
• Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
• Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
• Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves

E-Bike System

Note: This is a pedal-powered mountain bike (not an e-bike), equipped with the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.

Specifications

Size Guide