2025 Santa Cruz Hightower C GX AXS Bike

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Specifications

Product
Santa Cruz Hightower C GX AXS Bike
Model Year
2025
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S (HI, LO)
M (HI, LO)
L (HI, LO)
XL (HI, LO)
XXL (HI, LO)
Wheel Size
29"
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
Carbon C front and rear triangles; molded shuttle guard, lower down tube, seatstay, and chainstay protection
Rear Travel
150mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X Performance Elite, 230mm length x 57.5mm stroke
Fork
FOX 36 FLOAT Performance Elite, GRIP X2 damper, 44mm offset
Fork Travel
160mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated (IS41/52)
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon, 800mm width
Stem
OneUp Components or Burgtec Enduro, 42mm length
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House
Brakes
SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth with SRAM HS2 180mm 6-bolt rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Chainguide
None
Cranks
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type
Chainrings
SRAM Eagle 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 73mm MTB wide, threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52 tooth
Rims
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or Race Face ARC 30, 28 hole
Hubs
DT Swiss 370, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with 36-tooth Star Ratchet freehub and XD driver
Spokes
 
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy rails, Atmos sealed construction
Seatpost
OneUp Components V3 Dropper
Travel Length: 120mm (S), 150mm (M), 180mm (L), 210mm (XL and XXL)
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Single bolt, 36.4mm
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
29" x 2.5"
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle
Colors
Gloss Day Green, Matte Deep Purple
Warranty
Lifetime frame, pivot bearings, and Reserve carbon rims
Weight
32 lb 7.6 oz (14,730 g)
Miscellaneous
• V4 version
• Reconfigured VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension layout for improved pivot placement
• Lower anti-squat for a smoother and more efficient ride
• More travel than the previous version, grows to 150mm/160mm
• 29-inch wheels only on all sizes
• Glovebox internal frame storage in downtube with included tube purse and tool wallet
• Santa Cruz/SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Fully tubed internal cable routing
• Geometry adjustable via a two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount
• Hi flip-chip geometry recommended for flatter train
• Lo flip-chip geometry recommended for terrain with steeper descents
• Coil shock compatible
• Not mullet/MX compatible, geometry is not setup for any 27.5" conversions
• Longer size-specific chainstays
• Recommended sag: 30% (17.25mm)
• Shock mounting bushing: 40x10 (standard bushing) front, 30x8 (roller bearing) rear
• Enduro MAX sealed angular contact bearings and premium fasteners in linkage assemblies
Price
$6,999.00
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$6,999.00
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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