Highball 3 C R - Matte Dark Teal

Highball 3 C R

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Regular price$3,299.99
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The Highball is our race-bred XC hardtail.

When the trail (or the competition) calls for the direct drive efficiency that only a hardtail can offer, the Highball is the choice. It looks straightforward but that belies the high-tech features and design hidden within. This is a modern take on the simple machine that many still choose to put battery acid in their thighs and fire in their lungs in order to conquer something. Whether you’re chasing medals, personal demons, or just some riding buddies, this is a hardtail you’ll be happy to log long hours upon.

Hardtails are about as subtle as bikes come, and in the case of the Highball, simplistic refinement belies engineering effort. We’ve learned from our road biking pals that a great deal of a hardtail’s compliance comes from the seatpost: the smaller the diameter, the softer the feel, and with more seat post exposed to daylight, more compliance is had— which is the reason the Highball features low slung top tube and the smaller, 27.2mm diameter post. But you need not be sitting to recognize the ‘soft’ feel of the Highball— the dropped seat stays are made of custom laminate, finely tuned here in Santa Cruz for vertical compliance— and they’re oriented to isolate the top tube from high speed trail chatter, reducing feedback to the, uh, engine.

    SPECS:

    Frame Carbon C 29" Hardtail
    Fork RockShox Sid SL Base, 100mm, w/ Remote
    Rear Shock N/A
    Rims/Wheels RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"
    Hubs [F] SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h [R] SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
    Spokes N/A
    Tires Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
    Crankset SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 
    Chainrings 34t
    Chain Guide N/A
    Bottom Bracket
    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
    Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
    Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
    Cassette/Rear Cogs
    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
    Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
    Handlebars RaceFace Ride
    Grips ESI Chunky Grips
    Stem RaceFace Ride, 60mm
    Brakes SRAM G2 R w/ Avid Centerline 160mm Rotor
    Pedals Sold Separately
    Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
    Seat Post RaceFace Ride, 27.2
    *Product specifications are subject to change without notice.