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Create an account2023 Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S-Kit
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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 - Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55
- Fork - FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Cassette - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- Headset - Cane Creek 40 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 - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
- Rear Hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h
- Rims - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
- Front - Rotor Avid Centerline 180mm
- Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline 180mm
- Brakes - SRAM Code R
- Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- Handlebar - Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
- Stem - Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
- Seatpost - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
- Grips/Bar Tape - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Geometry
LOW | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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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
Body Dimension
