Hightower C GX AXS
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
Hightower C GX AXS
Overview
Overview
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, and 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.
Engineering Details:
- 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 a more premium suspension.
- CARBON MASTERY
The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise in 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 meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Frame | Carbon C |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm -or- Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55 |
| Rims | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29\ |
| Hubs | Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28hRear: DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29\x2.4\, 3C MaxxGrip, EXORear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29\x2.4\, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Cassette/freewheel | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth |
| Rotors | SRAM HS2 180mm |
| Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon |
| Tape/grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo |
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
| Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
| Reach | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 430 / 427 | 455 / 452 | 475 / 472 | 495 / 492 | 520 / 517 |
| Stack | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 611 / 613 | 625 / 627 | 634 / 636 | 652 / 654 | 665 / 668 |
| Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 64.8° / 64.5° | 64.8° / 64.5° | 64.8° / 64.5° | 64.8° / 64.5° | 64.8° / 64.5° |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Front Center | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 752 / 752 | 783 / 783 | 807 / 807 | 836 / 836 | 867 / 867 |
| BB Height | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 342 / 339 | 342 / 338 | 342 / 338 | 342 / 338 | 342 / 338 |
| BB Drop | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 31 / 34 | 31 / 34 | 31 / 34 | 31 / 34 | 31 / 34 |
| Wheelbase | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 1183 / 1183 | 1217 / 1218 | 1244 / 1245 | 1276 / 1276 | 1310 / 1311 |
| Rear Center | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 431 / 432 | 434 / 435 | 437 / 438 | 440 / 441 | 443 / 444 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) (mm) | 100 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 160 |
| Top Tube Length | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 571 / 572 | 599 / 600 | 626 / 627 | 647 / 648 | 674 / 675 |
| Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77° / 76.7° | 77° / 76.7° | 76.7° / 76.4° | 76.9° / 76.6° | 76.9° / 76.7° |
| Standover Height | hi/lo (mm) (mm) | 706 / 701 | 708 / 703 | 711 / 706 | 714 / 709 | 719 / 714 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| Frame Size | Rider Height (in) | Rider Height (cm) |
| Small | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155 - 165 |
| Medium | 5'5" - 5'9" | 165 - 175 |
| Large | 5'9" - 6'1" | 175 - 185 |
| X-large | 6'1" - 6'4" | 185 - 193 |
| XX-Large | 6'4" - 6'7" | 193 - 201 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
