Santa Cruz Hightower 2 aka flippertower 10

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flipper
7/10/2019 8:33am
s1600 Flipper tower FB
flippertower above Sospel, France
flippertower above Sospel, France
flippertower at Col des Champs, France
flippertower at Col des Champs, France
SRAM X01 AXS Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 AXS Rear Derailleur
An old Little Britain Joke - Dust Anybody?
An old Little Britain Joke - Dust Anybody?
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course
Song lyrics run inside and under the seat and chain stays
Song lyrics run inside and under the seat and chain stays
Hope goodness up front .. and Suunto mount
Hope goodness up front .. and Suunto mount
Hope Pro4s
Hope Pro4s
Wish you were here .. the go to song for the end of Trans-Provence slideshow when photos are so broken from 6 days of radness.
Wish you were here .. the go to song for the end of Trans-Provence slideshow when photos are so broken from 6 days of radness.
The great folks who helped put this all together
The great folks who helped put this all together
A throwback to my Navy days .. and a long standing joke on TP thanks to Sam Flanagan ...
A throwback to my Navy days .. and a long standing joke on TP thanks to Sam Flanagan ...
More lyrics inside chain stays
More lyrics inside chain stays
s1600 TP19 Day2 1638
s1600 TP19 Day2 1636
My daughter Molly wanted some recognition on the frame.
My daughter Molly wanted some recognition on the frame.
s1600 TP19 Day2 1633.jpg?VersionId=G1EcfQnrq4JLltwzc5Zv4
s1600 Flipper tower FB
c90 Flipper tower FB flippertower above Sospel, France flippertower at Col des Champs, France SRAM X01 AXS Rear Derailleur An old Little Britain Joke - Dust Anybody? Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course Some seminal places I've ridden .. not every place of course Song lyrics run inside and under the seat and chain stays Hope goodness up front .. and Suunto mount Hope Pro4s Wish you were here .. the go to song for the end of Trans-Provence slideshow when photos are so broken from 6 days of radness. The great folks who helped put this all together A throwback to my Navy days .. and a long standing joke on TP thanks to Sam Flanagan ... More lyrics inside chain stays c90 TP19 Day2 1638 c90 TP19 Day2 1636 My daughter Molly wanted some recognition on the frame. c90 TP19 Day2 1633
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RockShox
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Parts

Frame
Santa Cruz
Hightower CC
flippertower
Frame: Santa Cruz Hightower CC. Misc: flippertower
Rear Shock
RockShox
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
Rear Shock: RockShox RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
Fork
RockShox
Pike Ultimate
Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate
Headset
Hope
Headset: Hope
Handlebar
Other
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
Handlebar: Other Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
Stem
Hope
AM 35mm
Stem: Hope AM 35mm
Grips
ODI
Elite Pro Lock-On
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock-On
Brakes
SRAM
G2 Ultimate
Brakes: SRAM G2 Ultimate
Brake Levers
SRAM
G2 Ultimate
Brake Levers: SRAM G2 Ultimate
Shifters
SRAM
X01 AXS
Shifters: SRAM X01 AXS
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X01 AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 AXS
Cranks
SRAM
X01 Eagle DUB
Cranks: SRAM X01 Eagle DUB
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
X01 30T
Chainrings / Sprocket: SRAM X01 30T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB Threaded
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded
Chain
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Pedals
Shimano
XTR PD-M9120
Pedals: Shimano XTR PD-M9120
Front Rim
Other
Santa Cruz Reserve 30
Front Rim: Other Santa Cruz Reserve 30
Rear Rim
Other
Santa Cruz Reserve 30
Rear Rim: Other Santa Cruz Reserve 30
Hubs
Hope
Pro4
Hubs: Hope Pro4
Spokes
Sapim
Spokes: Sapim
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minnion DHF 2.5 WT 3C
Front Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHF 2.5 WT 3C
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minnion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C
Saddle
WTB
Silverado Ti
Saddle: WTB Silverado Ti
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb AXS 170mm
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS 170mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Santa Cruz
Seatpost Clamp: Other Santa Cruz
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2020
Model Year:
2020
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info

My good friend Sam Needham helped me translate my thoughts, lists, songs and experiences of the last decade at Santa Cruz Bicycle into a moving work of art. Race highlights are Trans-Provence - which this bike did the last edition of, Andes-Pacifico, NZ Enduro, Downieville Classic and many many more.

Check out the Dream Build of the flippertower here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYZa5Jh3CMw&t=37s

Additional Info:

My good friend Sam Needham helped me translate my thoughts, lists, songs and experiences of the last decade at Santa Cruz Bicycle into a moving work of art. Race highlights are Trans-Provence - which this bike did the last edition of, Andes-Pacifico, NZ Enduro, Downieville Classic and many many more.

Check out the Dream Build of the flippertower here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYZa5Jh3CMw&t=37s
flipper
7/10/2019 8:33am
7506 of 18511
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flipper
6 years ago
well spotted ... Radiohead, Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths and some Primal Scream for good measure on there. Stiff enough for me - 179cm/80kgs or so then add camera bag weight! I went from LT to this too - definitely enjoying new geo. Get yourself to a demo and try one out .. if you are used to the Nomad try a Megatower to start! cheers g
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bizutch
6 years ago
races, rides & places? You've ridden pussy? sweet!
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Victor Cristescu
6 years ago
How did you do the Andes-Pacifico since this bike wasn't released back then?
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ser3100
6 years ago
Saw dream build on youtube. Super sick!
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91001
6 years ago
So sick Gary! I didn't think anyone still listened to The Division Bell!
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flipper
6 years ago
Hi Victor, I didn't do the AP on this bike .. but I did do the TP on it. The artwork is all about races, rides and places i've been for the last decade on Santa Cruz. hope that helps clear it up. cheers g
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iceman2058
6 years ago
Bike of the Day July 10, 2019!
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kvnsimons
6 years ago
Good song (the Radiohead one—couldn’t read the other). I rode the high tower LT and liked it a lot geo-wise, but felt it was a little too flexy for me. I ride a nomad, and have always felt most comfortable with a more stout frame. Is the newer version (or the mega tower) as stiff-of-frame as SC’s bigger bikes?

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