The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.
Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa CruzN/A bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.
SPECS:
Frame |
C Carbon |
Fork |
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm w/Remote
|
Rear Shock |
N/A |
Rims/Wheels |
RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims
|
Hubs |
DT Swiss 370, Torque Cap, XD |
Spokes |
Sapim Race
|
Tires |
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO, TR
|
Crankset |
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB
|
Chainrings |
34t |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
|
Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
|
Front Derailleur |
SRAM OneLoc
|
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
|
|
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
|
Shifters |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
|
Handlebars |
SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760
|
Grips |
ESI Chunky Grips
|
Stem |
SRAM Atmos 6k Stem, 70mm
|
Brakes |
SRAM Level TL w/ Avid Centerline 160mm
|
Pedals |
N/A |
Saddle |
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
|
Seat Post |
RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm
|
*Product specifications are subject to change without notice.