Details
With 135mm of Santa Cruz' proven VPP suspension design and a slacked-out 67-degree head angle, the Hightower shifts the wagon-wheel paradigm toward aggressive trail bike standards. In the case of the 27+ version, this means plus-size 27.5 x 2.8 tires for extra float and traction on sketchy terrain. Short chainstays and a spacious cockpit ramp-up the fun when railing technical descents and put you in a powerful position for blazing uphill battles. Adding Boost hub spacing and a clever high/low chip that alters the bike's bottom bracket height allows you to run the stock 27.5+ wheelset or change to 29ers for extra speed and precision. Bike handling characteristics remain optimized no matter which wheel size you choose thanks to a flip of the chip. The Hightower 27+ Carbon C R comes equipped with a RockShox Revelation RC 150mm fork and stop and go bits from SRAM that offer solid performance in a mid-level package. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.
Specs
Frame | Carbon C |
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Fork | RockShox Revelation RC 150 |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
Axles |
Front: 110x15mm Rear: 148x12mm |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Hubs |
Front: Novatec D711 Front Rear: Novatec D462 Rear Disc XD |
Spokes | DT Competition (28) with Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Crankset | Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Long Cage |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
Shifters | SRAM NX |
Handlebars | Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | Race Face Ride 50mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level T |
Brakes | SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 180mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
Seat Post | Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
Accessories & Extras | Stan's Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.