- DESCRIPTION
- Specifications
- Geometry
- Sizing
DESCRIPTION
The Hightower 4 is the latest iteration of Santa Cruz's most versatile trail bike, designed to tackle a wide range of terrain. Now boasting 160mm of travel up front and 150mm in the rear, the Hightower now offers a bit more insurance when things get rowdy. The Hightower's VPP suspension has been reconfigured with a focus on reducing anti-squat, which provides a more active feel and increased traction on technical climbs while also offering more better square-edge bump absorption.
- Coil Compatible
- Glovebox in-frame storage
- Fully tubed internal routing
Specifications
Frame
Carbon C 29” 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
FOX Rhythm 230x57.5
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim
Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes
SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar
Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle
Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hi/lo | hi/lo | hi/lo | hi/lo | hi/lo | ||
| A | Reach | 435/432 | 460/458 | 480/478 | 500/498 | 525/523 |
| B | Stack | 623/634 | 641/643 | 634/636 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| E | Front Center | 742/771 | 801/801 | 825/825 | 854/854 | 883/883 |
| F | Bottom Bracket Height | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| G | Bottom Bracket Drop | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| H | Wheelbase | 1176/1206 | 1237/1238 | 1265/1265 | 1296/1297 | 1329/1329 |
| I | Rear Center | 434/435 | 436/437 | 439/440 | 442/443 | 445/446 |
| J | Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| K | Top Tube Length | 572/573 | 596/596 | 614/615 | 637/638 | 663/664 |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78.0° | 78.4°/78.1° |
| M | Standover Height | 722/714 | 723/719 | 726/722 | 727/723 | 731/727 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
Sizing
| Size | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial | Metric | |
| S | 5'1"-5'5" | 155 - 165cm |
| M | 5'5"-5'9" | 165 - 175cm |
| L | 5'9-6'1" | 175 - 185cm |
| XL | 6'1"-6'4" | 185 - 193cm |
| XXL | 6'4" - 6'7" | 193 - 201cm |
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
