2023 Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C R-Kit

C$7,249.00 C$6,199.00

IN STOCK

SKU: 58-23268-106-5-763-808401

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Description

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.

SPECS

Frame - Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPPTM
Rear Shock - FOX Float Performance DPS 210x55
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Terra, EXO, TR
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
Sealant - Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline 200mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline 180mm
Brakes - SRAM G2 R
Crankset - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t
Handlebar - RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm
Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips/Bar Tape - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Geometry

LOW	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Reach	427mm	452mm	472mm	492mm	517mm
Stack	613mm	627mm	636mm	654mm	668mm
Head Tube Angle	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Front Center	752mm	783mm	807mm	836mm	867mm
BB Height	339mm	338mm	338mm	338mm	338mm
BB Drop	34mm	34mm	34mm	34mm	34mm
Wheelbase	1183mm	1218mm	1245mm	1276mm	1311mm
Rear Center	432mm	435mm	438mm	441mm	444mm
Head Tube Length	100mm	115mm	125mm	145mm	160mm
Top Tube Length	572mm	600mm	627mm	648mm	675mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.7°	76.7°	76.4°	76.6°	76.7°
Standover Height	701mm	703mm	706mm	709mm	714mm

Frame Sizing

If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

The Hightower is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).

Personal Preference

A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

Body Dimension

Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.