Details
With 135mm of Santa Cruz' proven VPP suspension design and a slacked-out 67-degree head angle, the Hightower shifts the wagon-wheel paradigm toward aggressive trail bike standards. In the case of the X01+ version, this means plus-size 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires for extra float and traction on sketchy terrain. Short chainstays and a spacious cockpit ramp-up the fun when railing technical descents and put you in a powerful position for blazing uphill battles. Adding Boost hub spacing and a clever high/low chip that alters the bike's bottom bracket height allows you to run the stock 27.5+ wheelset or change to 29ers for extra speed and precision. Bike handling characteristics remain optimized no matter which wheel size you choose, thanks to a flip of the chip. The Hightower Carbon CC X01 comes equipped with a RockShox Pike 29 RCT3 150mm fork, Monarch RT3 shock, and SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain for uncompromising performance no matter where you ride. For the Carbon CC frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly higher priced carbon to reduce frame weight by 230 grams.
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon CC, 135mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | RockShox Pike 29 RCT3 150 |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Integrated |
Rear Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RT3 |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face ARC 40 |
Hubs | DT Swiss 350 110x15 Torque Cap (Front); Novatec D542; 12x148mm (Rear) |
Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
Tires | Maxxis; Front: Rekon EXO 3C, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.8; Rear: Rekon Exo; 27.5x2.8 |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon |
Chainrings | 30 Tooth |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle Powerlock |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp, 780mm |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
Stem | Race Turbine Basic |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RSC |
Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team |
Seat Post | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 150mm travel (M-L), 170mm (XL) |
Accessories & Extras | Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires |
* Subject to change without notice.