Wide open, dawn to dusk.
The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order 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.
Bike Weights
R - Kit 10.9kg / 24.03lbs
S - 10.1kg / 22.26lbs
XO1 - 9.23kg / 20.34lbs
XO1 - w/ Reserves re9.2kg / 20.28lbs
Highball X01 | Highball X01 Reserve | |
Frame | Higball CC | Higball CC |
Fork | FOX SC 32 F100 Factory, 100mm, 29"(2), w/ Remote | FOX SC 32 F100 Factory, 100mm, 29"(2), w/ Remote |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)175mm (M,L,XL) | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)175mm (M,L,XL) |
Bottom Bracket | Sram Dub | Sram Dub |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level TLM | SRAM Level TLM |
Rotors | SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm | SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat - 760mm | Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat - 760mm |
Stem | Syntace LiteForce | Syntace LiteForce |
Grips | ESI Chunky Grips | ESI Chunky Grips |
Headset | Hope | Hope |
Seatpost | Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex | Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team | WTB Silverado Team |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Wheels | F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 32h, R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 32h, Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 25 29", Spokes: Sapim Race | F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 32h, R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 32h, Rims: Reserve 25 29" Carbon, Spokes: Sapim |
Sealant | Stan's Sealant | Stan's Sealant |
Highball X01 | |
Frame | Higball CC |
Fork | FOX SC 32 F100 Factory, 100mm, 29"(2), w/ Remote |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)175mm (M,L,XL) |
Bottom Bracket | Sram Dub |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level TLM |
Rotors | SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat - 760mm |
Stem | Syntace LiteForce |
Grips | ESI Chunky Grips |
Headset | Hope |
Seatpost | Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Wheels | F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 32h, R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 32h, Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 25 29", Spokes: Sapim Race |
Sealant | Stan's Sealant |
Highball X01 Reserve | |
Frame | Higball CC |
Fork | FOX SC 32 F100 Factory, 100mm, 29"(2), w/ Remote |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)175mm (M,L,XL) |
Bottom Bracket | Sram Dub |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level TLM |
Rotors | SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat - 760mm |
Stem | Syntace LiteForce |
Grips | ESI Chunky Grips |
Headset | Hope |
Seatpost | Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Wheels | F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 32h, R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 32h, Rims: Reserve 25 29" Carbon, Spokes: Sapim |
Sealant | Stan's Sealant |