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Santa Cruz Hightower C S Complete Mountain Bike 2023

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Santa Cruz Hightower C S Complete Mountain Bike 2023

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Santa Cruz - Bicycles Hightower C S Complete Mountain Bike 2023
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Maybe you're a die-hard Santa Cruz fan or maybe you've just heard the name around - either way, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower C S Complete Mountain Bike is the only rig you'll need to shred every trail. The 2023 frame features size-specific chainstay lengths so every rider can have a balanced ride, as well as the brand new Glovebox™ that'll carry everything from a rain shell to garlic knots. The slacker front end keeps you cool and composed at speed and suspension upgrades give you another 5mm of rear travel and more consistent damping, support, and trail domination.

Product Details

Frame/Shock

Carbon C FrameA minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.

Lower-Link Mounted VPP® SuspensionVPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear ShockSuper Deluxe Select+ is built for the latest breed of hard hitting enduro and trail bikes. Offering the ride control you need paired with a user-friendly threshold adjustment all rolled into a great high performance-to-value package. We even threw in Maxima Plush fluid to reduce friction and silence noise.

Shock AdjustmentsSeparate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound

The Glovebox™Seal whatever you want to carry on your ride inside your downtube. Secure and easy to access, the Glovebox™ has a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside, to help organize your stuff too. Simply cavernous!

Integrated Flip Chip for HI / LO Geometry Setting

Size-Specific Chainstay Lengths

145mm Rear Travel

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

Bottle Cage Mount

Cane Creek 40 Integrated Headset

Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing

SRAM DUB Threaded Bottom Bracket

Fork

Fox 36 Float PerformanceThe Fox 36 Float Performance fork is lightweight and stiff for enduro and trail riding. Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, features, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized stanchions instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.

Fork AdjustmentsFIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure

Drive Train

SRAM GX EagleDay in, day out, this is the Eagle ecosystem at its best. GX Eagle combines the full-featured capability of Eagle technologies, in a group that realizes the potential within every build. This is where you’ll find the best aluminum MTB crankset SRAM makes. GX Eagle has its own version of the new, 500-percent range, 10-50t cassette, for more top end speed or a more comfortable climb—should you choose to run it.

Brakes

SRAM Code RSleek, easy to use, yet immensely powerful. Code R packs a winning punch with a reliable DirectLink™ lever mated to Code’s new oversized four-piston caliper. SRAM’s signature ergonomics are supplemented by the tool-free reach adjust for a fit to each riders’ needs, to unleash Code’s superior braking power, consistency and modulation.

Avid Centerline Rotors | 180mmThe new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.

Wheelset

RaceFace AR Offset 30mm 29" Rims Laced to DT Swiss 370 HubsAll-around rad AR rims are slightly tweaked with an new asymmetrical profile. Fully dialed to be stiffer, stronger and optimally balanced, these crazy-versatile rims come in every width imaginable to cover XC to plus bikes and everything in between. These rims are laced to tough DT Swiss hubs.

Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear TireA real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat. With MaxxGrip up front and MaxxTerra compound on the rear and durable EXO sidewalls, this is a no-compromise rubber setup

Additional Features

Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar

Price and Spec Subject to Change

Specs

  • Biking Type: Mountain More 
    Mountain
  • Used For: Trail, Enduro More 
    Trail Enduro
  • Suspension: Full Suspension More 
    Full Suspension
  • Frame Material: Carbon More 
    Carbon
  • Gearing: 1 x 12
  • Water Bottle Mounts: 1
  • Fork: Fox 36 Performance More 
  • Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
  • Fork Travel (mm): 150
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ More 
  • Rear Travel (mm): 145
  • Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle More 
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed More 
  • Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, 30t More 
  • Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50t More 
  • Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed More 
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
  • Brake Levers: SRAM Code R More 
  • Brake Calipers: SRAM Code R
  • Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar
  • Bar Tape/Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  • Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado CroMo
  • Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb Stealth or SDG Tellis Dropper
  • Wheelset: Race Face AR Offset 30 More 
  • Hubs: DT Swiss 370
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO More 
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, EXO More 
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame)
Size S M L XL XXL
Reach (mm) 427 452 472 492 517
Stack (mm) 613 627 636 654 668
Effective Top Tube (mm) 571 599 626 647 674
Seat Tube (mm) 380 405 430 460 500
Head Tube Angle (°) 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5 64.5
Seat Tube Angle (°) 76.7 76.7 76.4 76.6 76.7
Chainstay Length (mm) 432 435 438 441 444
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 34 34 34 34 34
Head Tube Length (mm) 100 115 125 145 160
Wheelbase (mm) 1183 1218 1245 1276 1311
Standover Height (mm) 701 703 706 709 714
Wheel Size 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"

Other Notes

Santa Cruz products can only be shipped within the United States

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