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Santa Cruz Hightower R Carbon C 27+ - 2018

Santa Cruz Hightower R Carbon C 27+
  • Color: Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue
  • Color: Gloss Mango and Orange
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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
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.

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