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Santa Cruz Hightower 3 / S Kit / Carbon C / 29

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Size M
Color Gloss Translucent Purple
Build Kit & Frame S / Carbon C / 29

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THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED
The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator.

  • VPP™
  • 145MM VPP TRAVEL
  • SUSPENSION SENSITIVITY
  • SUSPENSION CONSISTENCY
  • GLOVEBOX
  • FULL CARBON C AND CARBON CC FRAME
  • SAG WINDOW
  • FLIP CHIP
  • PROPORTIONAL GEOMETRY
  • 29-INCH WHEELS
  • VPP™
    VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for.

    145MM VPP TRAVEL
    Looking for something good at climbing, and downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo.

    SUSPENSION SENSITIVITY
    Compared to the last Hightower, we reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension.

    SUSPENSION CONSISTENCY
    Hightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support.

    GLOVEBOX
    Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

    FULL CARBON C AND CARBON CC FRAME
    CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available. Our size-specific frame stiffness standards help tie together our ride quality goals by achieving a tailored front triangle flex characteristic for every size.

    SAG WINDOW
    A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.

    FLIP CHIP
    In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. Tweakers and finicky shredders can adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desire.

    PROPORTIONAL GEOMETRY
    Chainstay length and seat angle is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry. Across all sizes however, the headtube angle has been slackened to help stability at speed, lowered the bottom bracket to compliment the better supported suspension, and increased stack in favor of modern handlebar setups.

    29-INCH WHEELS
    Hightower features fast-rolling, bump-easing 29-inch wheels front and rear. On high-end builds we spec Reserve 30|HD carbon rims laced to premium hubs, which are built and hand-tuned in our Santa Cruz, Calif. factory. See Reserve 30|HD wheels

    • KEY INFO
    AVAILABLE IN Carbon C, and Carbon CC
    WHEEL SIZE 29"
    FRONT TRAVEL 150mm
    REAR TRAVEL 145mm
    Suspension System VPP
    Front Derailleur No compatibility
    Headset/Headtube Integrated (IS41/52)
    Seat Post 31.6mm
    Seat Clamp 36.4mm
    Eye to Eye length 210mm
    Stroke 55mm
    Fork Compatibility 150-170mm
    Fork Offset 44mm
    Brake Mount 180 PM
    BB Shell 73mm Threaded
    Max Tire Size 2.5"
    Max Chainring Size 34t
    Water Bottle Mounts 1
    Shock Mounting Bushing Front 20x8
    Shock Mounting Bushing Rear 30x8 (bearing compatible)
    • HIGH SETTING
    S M L XL XXL
    Reach 430mm 455mm 475mm 495mm 520mm
    Stack 611mm 625mm 634mm 652mm 665mm
    Head Tube Angle 64.8° 64.8° 64.8° 64.8° 64.8°
    Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm 500mm
    Front Center 752mm 783mm 807mm 836mm 867mm
    BB Height 342mm 342mm 342mm 342mm 342mm
    BB Drop 31mm 31mm 31mm 31mm 31mm
    Wheelbase 1183mm 1217mm 1244mm 1276mm 1310mm
    Rear Center 431mm 434mm 437mm 440mm 443mm
    Head Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 145mm 160mm
    Top Tube Length 571mm 599mm 626mm 647mm 674mm
    Seat Tube Angle 77° 77° 76.7° 76.9° 76.9°
    Standover Height 706mm 708mm 711mm 714mm 719mm
    • LOW SETTING
    S M L XL XXL
    Reach 427mm 452mm 472mm 492mm 517mm
    Stack 613mm 627mm 636mm 654mm 668mm
    Head Tube Angle 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5° 64.5°
    Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm 500mm
    Front Center 752mm 783mm 807mm 836mm 867mm
    BB Height 339mm 338mm 338mm 338mm 338mm
    BB Drop 34mm 34mm 34mm 34mm 34mm
    Wheelbase 1183mm 1218mm 1245mm 1276mm 1311mm
    Rear Center 432mm 435mm 438mm 441mm 444mm
    Head Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 145mm 160mm
    Top Tube Length 572mm 600mm 627mm 648mm 675mm
    Seat Tube Angle 76.7° 76.7° 76.4° 76.6° 76.7°
    Standover Height 701mm 703mm 706mm 709mm 714mm
    • FRAME SIZING
    If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following. The Hightower is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).

    • PERSONAL PREFERENCE

    A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

    • BODY DIMENSION

    Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.

    Price $6799USD
    Weight 14.51kg / 31.98lbs
    Material Carbon C
    Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm, 29"
    Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
    Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
    Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Brakes SRAM Code R
    Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
    Bars Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
    Rear Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h
    Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
    Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
    Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
    Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant
    Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
    Saddle WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
    Price $8499USD
    Weight 14.39kg / 31.72lbs
    Material Carbon C
    Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm, 29"
    Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
    Rear Derailleur SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
    Shifters GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
    Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
    Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Brakes SRAM Code RS
    Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
    Bars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Front Hub i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
    Rear Hub i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
    Rims RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
    Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
    Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
    Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant
    Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
    Saddle WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
    Price $9799USD
    Weight 14.34kg / 31.62lbs
    Material Carbon C
    Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm, 29"
    Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
    Rear Derailleur SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
    Shifters GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
    Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
    Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Brakes SRAM Code RS
    Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
    Bars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Front Hub i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
    Rear Hub i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
    Rims Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
    Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
    Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
    Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant
    Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
    Saddle WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
    Price $8799USD
    Weight 14.1kg / 31.09lbs
    Material Carbon CC
    Fork FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm, 29"
    Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
    Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
    Shifters SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
    Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
    Cassette SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Chain SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Brakes SRAM Code RSC
    Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
    Bars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Front Hub i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
    Rear Hub i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
    Rims RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
    Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
    Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
    Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant
    Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
    Saddle WTB Silverado Medium Ti
    Price $10699USD
    Weight 14.01kg / 30.88lbs
    Material Carbon CC
    Fork FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm, 29"
    Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55
    Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
    Shifters GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle
    Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
    Cassette SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Chain SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Brakes SRAM Code RSC
    Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm
    Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
    Bars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Front Hub i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
    Rear Hub i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
    Rims Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
    Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
    Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
    Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant
    Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
    Saddle WTB Silverado Medium Ti

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