The Santa Cruz Hightower 70 combines the perfect balance of big 29” wheels, plush travel, and durable Carbon C construction for riders who crave trail versatility. Featuring 160mm front and 150mm rear travel paired with VPP™ suspension, this bike can handle it all — from tight singletrack to gnarly alpine descents. Equipped with a SRAM T-Type 70 drivetrain, RockShox Lyrik Base fork, and Maxxis DHF/DHR II tires, this is a no-nonsense, all-terrain MTB built for adventure and confidence.
Standout Features
- C Carbon Frame for strength and ride quality
- SRAM T-Type 70 12-speed drivetrain for clean shifting
- VPP™ Suspension system for controlled, efficient performance
- RockShox Lyrik Base Fork with 160mm travel
- Flip Chip for adjustable geometry
- Integrated Glovebox storage system
- Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II Tires for unbeatable traction
Frame
- Material: Carbon C
- Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
Suspension
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
- Shock: FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette: SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset: SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit
- Grips / Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars: Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar
- Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
- Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
- Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL
- Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
E-Bike System
Note: Despite its naming, the Hightower 70 is a premium non-electric mountain bike fitted with a SRAM T-Type 70 drivetrain.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Front Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount | 180mm PM |
| Shock Length | 230mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | No compatibility |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Max Rotor Size | 223mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
| Recommended Sag | 30% (17.25mm) |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Shock Bushing Size | Front: 40x10 (standard bushing), Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing) |
| Shock Stroke | 57.5mm |
| Suspension System | VPP™ |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
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 |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" (193–200 cm) | 525 mm |
Santa Cruz Hightower 70