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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.
Carbon C Frame – A 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® Suspension – VPP 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 Shock – Super 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 Adjustments – Separate 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
Fox 36 Float Performance – The 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 Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
SRAM GX Eagle – Day 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.
SRAM Code R – Sleek, 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 | 180mm – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
RaceFace AR Offset 30mm 29" Rims Laced to DT Swiss 370 Hubs – All-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 Tire – A 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
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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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" |