- 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" 145mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock
FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
Fork
Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset
Cane Creek 40 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
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes
SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 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.
