THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED
The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator.
OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS
Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess.
LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY
The highly-sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex.
UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY
We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.
ONE-PIECE SWINGARM
VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance.
C AND CC CARBON
Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with more premium suspension.
CARBON MASTERY
The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B) and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry.
THE SUM OF THE PARTS
In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and a meticulous attention-to-detail, they’re transcendent.
Build Kit | HIGHTOWER CC X01 | HIGHTOWER CC X01 AXS RSV |
Frame | Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP | Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 |
Chainguide | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverad Medium Ti | WTB Silverad Medium Ti |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h |
Rear Wheel | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Avid Centerline 180mm | Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h Avid Centerline 180mm |
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Build Kit | HIGHTOWER CC X01 |
Frame | Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverad Medium Ti |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
Rear Wheel | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Avid Centerline 180mm |
Weight | |
Build Kit | HIGHTOWER CC X01 AXS RSV |
Frame | Carbon CC 29" 145mm Travel VPP |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | GX AXS Controller w/ Rocker Paddle |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverad Medium Ti |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h |
Rear Wheel | Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h Avid Centerline 180mm |
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