2023 Santa Cruz Hightower

Sitting in the middle of the Santa Cruz 29er range, the Hightower is a super-popular all-rounder, middling travel and balanced geometry for those of us who do a bit of everything when out on a ride.

For 2023, we see some new features for the Hightower.  Size specific carbon layup and chainstay lengths means that each size of frame is even better suited to that size of rider.  The new Glovebox internal storage means you can easily carry tools/tubes/snacks without a pack.  The Sag window makes it easier to see your shock, making it a more straightforward job to set suspension sag and head for a ride.  Buy a bike from us and we’ll help with that initial setup anyhow, but it’s no harm to make that job even easier!

For shorter travel and a poppier ride, look at the Tallboy.  For a bigger hitting Enduro race 29er, the Megatower.  For a similar bike with mixed wheels, check out the Bronson.

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C R Kit - £5400

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C S Kit - £6500

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C GX AXS Kit - £7800

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C GX AXS Reserve Kit - £8900

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon CC XO1 Kit - £8300

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon CC XO1 AXS Reserve Kit - £9600

2023 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon CC Frame - £3600

Full bike specifications are also listed on the Santa Cruz website

- Available in Gloss Purple or Matt Evergreen

- Wheels - 29”

- Suspension travel - 145mm rear, 150mm front (suits up to 160mm)

- Carbon C and Carbon CC versions

- Glovebox downtube storage with tool and tube pouches

- Internally sleeved hose/cable routing

- 148mm (Boost) wheel spacing

- 31.6mm seatpost

- 36.4mm seat clamp

- 180mm Post Mount rear brake

- ISCG 05 chain guide mount

- 73mm BS threaded bottom bracket

- IS41 upper/IS52 lower headset

- Air shock compatible (210 x 55mm)

- High/Low geometry flip chip

- Sram UDH

- Lifetime frame warranty

- Lifetime frame bearing warranty (just pay for the fitting!)