Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S - Gloss Ocean Blue
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Hightower 3 C S (2024)

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Regular price $5,899.99 Sale price$4,149.95 Save 30%
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Wheelsmith Gold Label Assembly will be added at checkout for only $79 (reg. $100) to cover the professional bike build and re-packaging by our certified Wheelsmith technicians.
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Geometry updates, Glovebox storage, and suspension improvements add up to a fine-tuned package.

For Hightower, the geometry changes help modernize the bike without overstepping its intentions. Santa Cruz increased reach numbers to match the fit of their recent models, while also implementing their size specific chain stays for a better fore/aft balance across the size range.  The design team slackened the head tube angle to help stability at speed, lowered the bottom bracket to compliment the better supported suspension, and increased stack in favor of modern handlebar setups. Size-specific frame stiffness standards help tie together the ride quality goals by achieving a tailored front triangle flex characteristic for every size.

FEATURES:

  • Sensitivity and Support: Compared to the previous Hightower, Santa Cruz reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension.
  • Support and Consistency: The leverage curve is slightly straighter than the previous Hightower, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support.
  • Glovebox: Allowing for the safe stowage of whatever you need to enjoy your ride.
  • Wallet and Purse: The Glovebox comes with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse. Stow all your essentials so you can ditch the fanny pack on your lunch laps.

    SPECS:

    Frame Carbon C 29" 145mm Travel VPP™
    Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
    Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
    Rims/Wheels RaceFace AR Offset 30
    Hubs DT Swis 370, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t
    Spokes N/A
    Tires (F) Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C
    MaxxGrip, EXO (R) Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
    Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB
    Chainrings 32t
    Chain Guide N/A
    Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Cassette/Rear Cogs
    SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
    Shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
    Handlebars Burgtec Alloy Bar
    Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
    Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
    Brakes SRAM Code R w/ Avid Centerline, 180mm Rotors
    Pedals Sold Separately
    Saddle WTB Silverado, CroMo
    Seat Post OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or Rock-
    Shox Reverb, 31.6
    *Product specifications are subject to change without notice.