Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C R Complete Mountain Bike 2024
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The Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 C R Complete Mountain Bike does it all with a smile. It's a downhill machine that'll surprise you on climbs, thanks to the slack head tube and steep seat tube angles putting you exactly where you want to be: suspended by Santa Cruz's excellent VPP™ design. The Glovebox™ storage system makes use of the bike's downtube for storage, and each size features its own unique chainstay length and frame stiffness for a supremely balanced ride. You've definitely seen Santa Cruz bikes on your local trails, it's time you found out what the hype is all about.
Product Details
Key Features
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
Travel – 150mm Front / 145mm Rear
Wheel Size – 29"
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
The Glovebox™ – Seal whatever you want to carry on your ride inside your downtube. Secure and easy to access, the Glovebox™ has a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside, to help organize your stuff too. Simply cavernous!
Integrated Flip Chip for High / Low Geometry Setting
Internal Brake & Dropper Cable Routing
Specs
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Biking Type:
Mountain
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Biking Type
Mountain Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.
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Used For:
Trail, Enduro
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Used For
Trail Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike. Enduro If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling.
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Suspension:
Full Suspension
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Suspension
Full Suspension Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.
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Frame Material:
Carbon
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Frame Material
Carbon Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.
- Gearing: 1 x 12
- Water Bottle Mounts: 1
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Fork:
RockShox Lyrik
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Fork
RockShox Lyrik Built on a deep foundation of adventure, Lyrik is the most versatile fork in the RockShox lineup. With the perfect range of travel for an all-mountain workhorse, Lyrik prioritized weight while maintaining that all-critical stiffness and prowess on the descents. - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
- Fork Travel (mm): 150
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Rear Shock:
Fox Float Performance
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Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance The all-new Float answers the demands of the modern trail rider; a firm pedal platform for uphill efficiency and confidence-inducing, trail-hugging descent capability, all in a lightweight package.
Fox DPS Performance Series shocks have fewer adjustments than Performance Elite or Factory Series (no Open mode adjust tuning range), and feature a black anodized finish instead of Genuine Kashima Coat. - Rear Travel (mm): 145
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Shifters:
SRAM NX Eagle
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Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle The NX Eagle™ trigger shifter means on-demand gear selection throughout the entire wide range Eagle™ cassette. The massive range means you never have to worry about having the right gear for the terrain. -
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed This new NX Eagle™ derailleur features the proven SRAM 1x-specific X-HORIZON™ design. The larger, 14-tooth X-SYNC™ lower pulley easily facilitates 11- to 50- and 10- to 50-tooth cassette capacity, and also adds to NX Eagle's overall smooth-pedaling feel. The Type-3 ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™ provides quiet, consistent performance and durability. -
Crankset:
SRAM Descendant DUB, 32t
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Crankset
SRAM Descendant DUB, 32t The Descendant crankset delivers consistent performance every time out. Featuring SRAM's X-SYNC™2 tooth profile chainring, the Descendant crankset is engineered for complete chain control. Each tooth's thickness is precisely toleranced and controlled to work seamlessly with the SRAM chain's inner and outer links. SRAM DUB™ technology features a better-engineered bottom bracket and a new spindle design. Together, these allow for a more uniform approach to bottom bracket fitment, better sealing against contamination and forward and backward compatibility. Now everyone can benefit from a new measure of durability.
FEATURES- The DESCENDANT crankset is compatible with the SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
- Featuring SRAM's X-SYNC™2 tooth profile.
- The DESCENDANT crankset is engineered for complete chain control.
- Most affordable aluminum X-SYNC™ direct mount crankset.
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Cassette:
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50t
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Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 11-50t Ride anywhere with the wide-range PG-1230, 11- to 50-tooth Eagle cassette. The NX cassette gives riders every bit of the climbing range that the Eagle™ ecosystem affords with a simple upgrade to splined-drive body wheels. -
Chain:
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-Speed The basis of every Eagle drivetrain is its chain-and the NX Eagle chain is designed and manufactured using genuine SRAM's Eagle architecture, so it is fully compatible with every other component in the Eagle ecosystem. The NX Eagle chain features solid pin construction, Eagle PowerLock and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
FEATURES- Eagle PowerLock chain connector with FLOW LINK technology provides better chain-guiding and increased longevity.
- Unique features and design also provide significantly improved wear resistance on Eagle cassettes and rings.
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
- Pedals: Not Included
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Brake Levers:
SRAM G2 R
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Brake Levers
SRAM G2 R The core of brake performance is consistency. Reliability. Trust. And with G2 R, SRAM focused on offering a premium value without compromising the heart of the operation. This brake gives riders the G2s famed “Mini-Code” power and a whole suite of SRAM standard features at an absolutely unbeatable value. - Brake Calipers: SRAM G2 R
- Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm \ 180mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated or FSA ACB
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 | 42mm
- Saddle: WTB Silverado CroMo
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Seatpost:
SDG Tellis Dropper
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Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper The SDG Tellis Dropper is an absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity. This post features a fully sealed cartridge system that'll operate smoothly in the wettest, coldest, and muddiest conditions. -
Wheelset:
Race Face AR Offset 30
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Wheelset
Race Face AR Offset 30 Tough hubs connected to light and burly aluminum rims--this is a trail-ripping setup that's ready to absorb all the trail action you see. With great feel and even better durability, these wheels won't disappoint. - Hubs: SRAM MTH 716/746
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Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.- 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
- EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.
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Rear Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, EXO With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.- 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
- EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame)
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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| Rider Height | 5'1" - 5'5" | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6'1" | 6'1" - 6'4" | 6'4" - 6'7" |
| Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 472 | 492 | 517 |
| Stack (mm) | 613 | 627 | 636 | 654 | 668 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 571 | 599 | 626 | 647 | 674 |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.4 | 76.6 | 76.7 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 432 | 435 | 438 | 441 | 444 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 339 | 339 | 339 | 339 | 339 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 160 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1183 | 1218 | 1245 | 1276 | 1311 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 701 | 703 | 706 | 709 | 714 |
| Complete Weight (lbs) | 31.75 | ||||
| Complete Weight (kg) | 14.4 | ||||
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |