Santa Cruz Hightower R

By Santa Cruz
$4,999.00
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Meet the Santa Cruz Hightower R, a versatile 29er designed for trail riders who crave the perfect blend of confidence, agility, and rugged durability. Built around a Carbon C frame with 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Base fork, it’s equipped to tackle everything from smooth singletrack to technical descents. The proven VPP™ Suspension System keeps things balanced, while the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain delivers reliable, crisp shifting on any terrain. With SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, tough Reserve or Raceface wheels, and Maxxis Minion tires, this bike is built to ride — and ride hard.

Standout Features

  • Carbon C Frame with Glovebox storage
  • VPP™ Suspension System for balanced traction
  • RockShox Lyrik Base Fork with 160mm travel
  • FOX Float Rhythm Shock with 150mm rear travel
  • SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrain for smooth, reliable shifting
  • SRAM DB8 Stealth Brakes with 200mm Centerline rotors
  • Reserve 30|TR AL or Raceface AR30 Wheels for durability
  • Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II Tires for all-terrain grip
  • Flip Chip geometry adjustment for custom handling
  • Reserve Fillmore Valves for easy tubeless setup

Frame

  • Material: Carbon C
  • Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
  • Weight: 34.44 lbs / 15.62 kg

Suspension

  • Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
  • Shock: FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Right Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Brakes

  • Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
  • Front Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
  • Rear Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm

Cockpit

  • Dropper Length:

    • Small: 125mm

    • Medium: 150mm

    • Large: 170mm

    • XL/XXL: 200mm

  • Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  • Handlebars: Burgtec Alloy Bar
  • Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
  • Saddle: Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
  • Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Wheels & Tires

  • Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
  • Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
  • Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
  • Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
  • Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves

E-Bike System

Note: This is a non-motorized pedal-powered mountain bike.

Specifications

Item Details
Wheel Size 29"
Front Travel 160mm
Rear Travel 150mm
Weight 34.44 lbs / 15.62 kg
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