Precision. Power. Pedalability. Meet Your Daily Driver for Any Trail.

The Santa Cruz Hightower S Kit with 29″ wheels and Carbon C frame is the ultimate do-it-all trail machinedesigned for riders who want maximum capability without going full enduro. Blending 150mm of FOX fork travel with a finely tuned 145mm of VPP rear suspension, the Hightower is your golden ticket for everything from epic alpine rides to backyard berm shredding.

This latest version refines all the best Santa Cruz engineering traitslike the Glovebox internal storage, lifetime bearing warranty, and their legendary ride qualityinto one wildly versatile, confidence-inspiring package.

Why Youll Love the Hightower S Kit:

Perfect Balance 150mm/145mm travel hits the sweet spot between nimble and burly
29″ Wheels For rollover speed, traction, and composure on techy terrain
Glovebox In-Frame Storage With Tool Wallet + Tube Purse for on-trail fixes
RockShox + FOX Combo Proven performance and plushness with tuning flexibility
SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain Crisp 12-speed range with legendary reliability
Code R Brakes 4-piston stopping power for steep descents and heavy riders
Lifetime Warranty On the frame and bearings for years of hard-charging peace of mind

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

• Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm travel

• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210×55

• Rear Travel: 145mm

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

• Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 1050T

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 30T

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded

• Brakes: SRAM Code R, 4-piston

• Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm

• Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Alloy, 800mm

• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips

• Wheels: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29″ rims

• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 28H

• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12×148 XD, 36t, 28H

• 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: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm

• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo rails

• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated

Key Design & Geometry Highlights:

• Flip Chip: Adjusts geometry for terrain preferences

• One-Piece Swingarm: Boosts stiffness and precision

• Angular Contact Bearings: Premium sealed, lifetime replacement

• Sag Window: Makes suspension setup a breeze

• Clean, Internal Cable Routing: Inside the tubes and swingarm

Whos This Bike For?

Riders who want a single bike for all their trail needs
Anyone seeking 29er momentum, cornering traction, and climbing efficiency
Trail riders and all-mountain explorers who value balance over extremes
Those looking for Santa Cruz refinement with rugged, everyday reliability

The 2025 Hightower S Kit is the ultimate any day, any trail bike. It climbs with purpose, descends with poise, and can take you from techy singletrack to flowy switchbacks with confidence. If youre looking for just one bike that does it allthis is the one.