Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S - Gloss Ocean Blue
Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S - Matte Cardinal Red
Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S - Gloss Ocean Blue
Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C S - Matte Cardinal Red
Santa Cruz

Hightower 3 C S

58-24268-109-6-795-312801

$5,899.99 $3,834.95 Save 35%
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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.

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    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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    Great price, service, support, and staff

    "Everyone was super friendly and helpful. They were able to help me pick out a mud guard, let me return an unused one I bought by mistake, and mounted it to my front fork!"

    — Daniel S. (5/5)

    "Fantastic product and service"

    — John (5/5)

    Great service

    "I had some questions once my new bike arrived, which were probably a part of my overthinking details (first carbon frame). Conner and Austin were great at addressing my concerns and even sent me some useful videos, which I am saving for future reference. Overall a great shop to deal with, I wish they had local presence (east coast). But they provide great service online. I'd always check with them when I need somethin in the future."

    — Ivan G. (5/5)

    Love it!

    "This is my second Hightower in a row. Best all around bike ever."

    — Nick L. (5/5)

    Great Team

    "The Mike’s Bikes team was super helpful with the purchase of my new bike. Really appreciated the expertise and advice."

    — Chad H. (5/5)

    Best value bike and upgrades for the price

    "I honestly wouldn't think that there is a store that sells the best bicycle brands and also offers you an upgrade for such a Fair price, in addition to excellent treatment and availability of brands, sizes and accessories. I would definitely buy from you again and recommend you. Finally, if you make an improvement in a component, they send you the original part that they changed, that speaks of honesty and extra value"

    — Rogelio M. (5/5)

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    "The perfect all around mountain bike. Great service from Mike’s as well. 5 stars!"

    — Colton C. (5/5)

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