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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.
Highball X01
Fork: FOX SC 32 Float Performance Elite, 100mm 29", w/ Remote
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shifters: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 175mm (M,L,XL)
Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Brakes: SRAM Level TLM
Rotors: SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
Handlebar: Santa Cruz XC Carbon Flat
Stem: Syntace LiteForce
Grips: ESI Chunky Grips
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seatpost: Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex, 27.2, 400mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle
Front Tyre: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Wheels: F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h
R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, Centerlock, XD, 28h
Rim: RaceFace ARC Offset 25 29"
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race
Sealant: Stan's Sealant
Highball X01 Reserve
Fork: FOX SC 32 Float Performance Elite, 100mm 29", w/ Remote
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t - 175mm (M,L,XL)
Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Brakes: SRAM Level TLM
Rotors: SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
Handlebar: Santa Cruz XC Carbon Flat
Stem: Syntace LiteForce
Grips: ESI Chunky Grips
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seatpost: Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex, 27.2, 400mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle
Front Tyre: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Rear Trye: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Wheels: F: DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h
R: DT Swiss 350, 12x148, Centerlock, XD, 28h
Rim: Santa Cruz Reserve 25 29" Carbon
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race
Sealant: Stan's Sealant
Highball XX1 AXS
Fork: FOX SC 32 Float Factory, 100mm, 29", w/ Remote
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Crankset: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S)
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 34t - 175mm (M,L,XL)
Cassette: SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate
Rotors: SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
Handlebar: Santa Cruz XC Carbon Flat
Stem: Syntace LiteForce
Grips: ESI Chunky Grips
Headset: Hope Integrated Headset
Seatpost: Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex, 27.2, 400mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Carbon Saddle
Front Tyre:Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR
Wheels: F: DT Swiss 240, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h
R: DT Swiss 240, 12x148, Centerlock, XD, 28h
Rim: Santa Cruz Reserve 25 29" Carbon
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race
Sealant: Stan's Sealant