Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon 29 - R Kit - Purple

Your One-Bike Quiver for Big Days and Daily Rips

The newest version of the Hightower remains Santa Cruz’s greatest hits collection—refined, remixed, and ready to rip. Big 29" wheels, mid-travel muscle, and thoughtful design details all add up to a wildly capable platform that doesn’t flinch when things get chunky. Whether you’re spinning mellow after-work laps or dropping into high-alpine tech, the Hightower R Kit is built to handle it all with poise and precision.

This latest iteration blends Carbon C construction with geometry that hits the sweet spot: slack enough for control on descents, steep enough for all-day climbing. The VPP™ suspension delivers 145mm of rear travel, paired with a 150mm RockShox Lyrik Base fork for a balanced feel on any trail. Add in Glovebox™ in-frame storage, a sag window for easy setup, and a lifetime warranty on the frame and bearings—and you’ve got a bike that’s ready for the long haul.

🔥 Why You’ll Love the Hightower R Kit:
✔ Proven VPP™ Suspension – Traction, support, and confidence on every surface
✔ RockShox + FOX Combo – Versatile and reliable with easy tuning options
✔ 29" Wheels – Smooth rolling, corner carving, and all-terrain ready
✔ Glovebox™ Storage – Includes a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse
✔ SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed – Wide-range drivetrain that’s trail-tested and tough
✔ Lifetime Frame & Bearing Warranty – Ride hard, worry less

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Frame: Carbon C, VPP™ Suspension, Internal Routing, Glovebox™

• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm travel

• Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS, 210x55

• Rear Travel: 145mm

• Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle 12spd (shifter, derailleur, chain, cranks)

• Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11–50T

• Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 30T

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded

• Brakes: SRAM G2 R, 4-piston

• Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm front / 180mm rear

• Handlebar: RaceFace Aeffect R, 780mm

• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips

• Wheels: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" rims

• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

• Sealant: Reserve Tubeless Sealant

• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo rails

• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated

🛠 Key Design & Geometry Highlights:

• Flip Chip: Adjustable geometry to match terrain and rider style

• One-Piece Swingarm: Increases stiffness and improves rear-end tracking

• Enduro MAX Bearings: Sealed angular contact bearings with lifetime replacement

• Sag Window: Built-in guide for easy suspension setup

• Integrated Cable Routing: Runs through the frame and swingarm for a quiet ride

Who’s This Bike For?
✅ Riders who want one trail bike to rule them all
✅ Anyone who prefers 29er rollover with agile handling
✅ Mountain bikers who value durability, serviceability, and trail-tuned performance
✅ Riders seeking Santa Cruz refinement on a practical, ride-hard build