- DESCRIPTION
- Specifications
- Geometry
- Sizing
DESCRIPTION
Wide Open, Dawn To Dusk
The Highball is Santa Cruz's flagship carbon hardtail race bike, known for its versatility in cross-country (XC) riding. It offers more capability than a pure endurance bike and more composure than most XC race bikes. The Highball has been refined to be easier to ride harder for longer, thanks to a fine-tuned carbon layup process and low-angle, bridgeless seatstays that join the seat tube below the top tube junction to reduce trail chatter.
Designed around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the Highball aims to make hardtail riding more comfortable. It has the mindset of a race bike but is prepared for more, with the capacity for three bottle cages, a reliable threaded bottom bracket, and a lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes.
Specifications
Frame
Carbon C 29" Hardtail
Fork
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/ Remote
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 Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29
Rear Hub
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29"
Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 160mm
Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 160mm
Brakes
SRAM Level Silver Bronze 4-Piston
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t
Handlebar
Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise
Stem
SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Seatpost
RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm
Grips/Bar Tape
SRAM Twistloc
*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 | 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
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.
