Embrace a race-bred hardtail's raw efficiency and unadulterated power with the Santa Cruz Highball. This modern take on a classic design delivers unparalleled responsiveness, control, and pedalling efficiency, making it the perfect weapon for conquering XC trails and chasing podiums.
"The Santa Cruz Highball is the ultimate expression of hardtail XC performance. It's incredibly light, stiff, and efficient, perfect for riders who want to go fast and light. I've been riding the Highball for over a year, and it never let me down. It's an absolute blast to ride, and it's always up for anything. I'm confident that it's the best hardtail on the market." - BikeRadar
The Highball is Santa Cruz's flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike and more composed than most XC race rigs, the Highball has become easier to ride for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process, and the low-angle, bridgeless seat stays joined the seat tube below the top tube junction to curb trail chatter.
Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike, but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.