Santa Cruz Bikes 2026 Hightower 4 C GX AXS-Kit 29 Bike

Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.

Frame & Suspension

• Carbon C frame with VPP suspension

• 145mm rear travel

• FOX 36 Performance Elite fork, 160mm travel

• FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock

• 29” wheels front and rear

• Boost 148 rear spacing

• Threaded 73mm bottom bracket

• ISCG05 chainguide compatible

• Max tire clearance: 2.5"

Drivetrain

• SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrain

• SRAM AXS Pod controller

• SRAM GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur

• SRAM GX Eagle DUB crankset, 32T

• SRAM GX Eagle cassette, 10–52T

• SRAM GX Eagle chain

Brakes

• SRAM Code Bronze hydraulic disc brakes

• SRAM HS2 rotors, 200mm front / 180mm rear

Wheels & Tires

• Reserve 30|SL AL rims

• DT Swiss 370 front hub, 15x110

• DT Swiss 370 rear hub, 12x148, XD driver

• Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ (front)

• Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ (rear)

Cockpit

• Santa Cruz Carbon handlebar, 35mm clamp

• OneUp Enduro stem

• Santa Cruz House grips

• Cane Creek integrated headset

Seat & Post

• OneUp dropper post, 31.6mm

• Dropper travel (size-specific)

• SDG Bel-Air V3 saddle

Additional Details

• Water bottle mount: 1

• Approx. weight: ~32.5 lb (14.7 kg), size dependent

• Color: Gloss Brick Red

• Pedals not included

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