Why the Santa Cruz Hightower?
The latest iteration of the Hightower represents the pinnacle of Santa Cruz's engineering achievements, meticulously honed to create the ultimate all-terrain bicycle. With large wheels, a moderate travel, and a no-nonsense approach, this versatile model excels in a wide range of scenarios, delivering consistent performance thanks to its harmonious blend of geometry, specifications, and durability. If you're not in search of extremes but simply desire something exceptionally outstanding, the Hightower is your ticket to elevated riding experiences.
- Front Travel: 150mm
- Rear Travel: 145mm
- Wheel size: 29"
Technical Details
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.
- Proportional Geometry
- The Glovebox
- Refined VPP Suspension
- Adjustable Geometry
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Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | ||
| A | Reach | 430 | 427 | 455 | 452 | 475 | 472 | 495 | 492 | 520 | 517 |
| B | Stack | 611 | 613 | 625 | 627 | 634 | 636 | 652 | 654 | 665 | 668 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 64.8° | 64.5° | 64.8° | 64.5° | 64.8° | 64.5° | 64.8° | 64.5° | 64.8° | 64.5° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| E | Front Center | 752 | 752 | 783 | 783 | 807 | 807 | 836 | 836 | 867 | 867 |
| F | Bottom Bracket Height | 342 | 339 | 342 | 338 | 342 | 338 | 342 | 338 | 342 | 338 |
| G | Bottom Bracket Drop | 31 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 34 |
| H | Wheelbase | 1183 | 1183 | 1217 | 1218 | 1244 | 1245 | 1276 | 1276 | 1310 | 1311 |
| I | Rear Center | 431 | 432 | 434 | 435 | 437 | 438 | 440 | 441 | 443 | 444 |
| J | Head Tube Length | 100 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 160 |
| K | Top Tube Length | 571 | 572 | 599 | 600 | 626 | 627 | 647 | 648 | 674 | 675 |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 77° | 76.7° | 77° | 76.7° | 76.7° | 76.4° | 76.9° | 76.6° | 76.9° | 76.7° |
| M | Standover Height | 706 | 701 | 708 | 703 | 711 | 706 | 714 | 709 | 719 | 714 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
Frame Sizing
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.
| 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 |
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