Santa Cruz Hightower R
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Product details
| Management number | 205038151 | Release Date | 2025/10/14 | List Price | $1,499.70 | Model Number | 205038151 | ||
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Meet the Santa Cruz Hightower R, a versatile 29er designed for trail riders who crave the perfect blend of confidence, agility, and rugged durability. Built around a Carbon C frame with 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Base fork, it’s equipped to tackle everything from smooth singletrack to technical descents. The proven VPP™ Suspension System keeps things balanced, while the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain delivers reliable, crisp shifting on any terrain. With SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, tough Reserve or Raceface wheels, and Maxxis Minion tires, this bike is built to ride — and ride hard.
Standout Features
- Carbon C Frame with Glovebox storage
- VPP™ Suspension System for balanced traction
- RockShox Lyrik Base Fork with 160mm travel
- FOX Float Rhythm Shock with 150mm rear travel
- SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrain for smooth, reliable shifting
- SRAM DB8 Stealth Brakes with 200mm Centerline rotors
- Reserve 30|TR AL or Raceface AR30 Wheels for durability
- Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II Tires for all-terrain grip
- Flip Chip geometry adjustment for custom handling
- Reserve Fillmore Valves for easy tubeless setup
Frame
- Material: Carbon C
- Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
- Weight: 34.44 lbs / 15.62 kg
Suspension
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
- Shock: FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Right Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit
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Dropper Length:
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Small: 125mm
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Medium: 150mm
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Large: 170mm
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XL/XXL: 200mm
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- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars: Burgtec Alloy Bar
- Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Saddle: Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
- Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
- Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
- Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves
E-Bike System
Note: This is a non-motorized pedal-powered mountain bike.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
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| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Front Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Weight | 34.44 lbs / 15.62 kg |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount | 180mm PM |
| Shock Length | 230mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | No compatibility |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Max Rotor Size | 223mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
| Recommended Sag | 30% (17.25mm) |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Shock Bushing Size | Front: 40x10 (standard bushing), Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing) |
| Shock Stroke | 57.5mm |
| Suspension System | VPP™ |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Reach |
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| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" (155–165 cm) | 435 mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" (165–175 cm) | 460 mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" (175–185 cm) | 480 mm |
| X-Large | 6'0" – 6'4" (183–193 cm) | 500 mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" (193–200 cm) | 525 mm |
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