When your legs crave pure hardtail speed and efficiency, the Santa Cruz Highball X0 AXS RSV answers with race-ready precision and modern geometry. Underneath its classic silhouette lies cutting-edge engineering — a featherlight Carbon CC frame, Reserve carbon wheels, and a flawless AXS wireless drivetrain. This is a machine built to suffer joyfully, climb aggressively, and reward those who dig deep.
Standout Features
- CC Carbon Frame — ultra-light, ultra-strong for relentless XC
- Reserve 28|XC Carbon Wheels for stiffness, control, and speed
- Dropped Seat Stays enhance vertical compliance and rider comfort
- Modern Geometry tailored for today’s XC race demands
- SRAM X0 AXS T-Type Drivetrain — lightning-fast, cable-free shifting
- RockShox SID SL Ultimate Fork with remote control for on-the-fly adjustment
- 3 Water Bottle Mounts for long, punishing rides
Frame
- Material: Carbon CC
- Weight: 22.37 lbs / 10.15 kg
- Wheel Size: 29
- Travel: 100mm (Front) / 0mm (Rear)
Suspension
- Fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate, 100mm, w/ Remote
- Remote: SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate, 3-Position, Sprint
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset: SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type, 34t
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 Centerlock, 160mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 Centerlock, 160mm
Cockpit
- Grips / Bar Tape: ESI Chunky Grips
- Handlebars: Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 27.2
- Stem: SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: Reserve 28|XC Carbon
- Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h
- Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
- Rear Rim: Reserve 28|XC Carbon
- Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 24h, 36t
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount | 160 PM |
| Fork Compatibility | 100–120mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | No compatibility |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size | 38t |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.4" |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 31.8mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 27.2mm |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 3 |
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" (155–165 cm) | 435 mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" (165–175 cm) | 460 mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" (175–185 cm) | 480 mm |
| X-Large | 6'0" – 6'4" (183–193 cm) | 500 mm |
Santa Cruz Highball X0 AXS RSV