- DESCRIPTION
- Specifications
- Geometry
- Sizing
DESCRIPTION
Wide Open, Dawn To Dusk
The Santa Cruz Highball is a flagship carbon hardtail designed for racing, known for its versatility in cross-country (XC) riding. It offers more capability than a typical endurance bike and more composure than most XC race bikes. The Highball has been refined to be easier to ride harder for longer periods. The carbon layup process has been fine-tuned, and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays connect to the seat tube below the top tube junction to reduce trail chatter.
The bike features a 27.2mm diameter seat post, which helps 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. This makes the Highball a bike that is built to go the distance.
Specifications
Frame
Carbon C 29" Hardtail
Fork
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/ Remote
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
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Front Tire
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline, 160mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline, 160mm
Brakes
SRAM G2 R
Crankset
SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride
Stem
RaceFace Ride, 60mm
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost
RaceFace Ride, 27.2
Grips/Bar Tape
ESI Chunky 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 | 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.
