"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This build hits all the sweet spots. The updated VPP platform feels incredibly planted, and the longer, slacker geometry gives way more confidence on steep, chunky trails. The GX Transmission shifts flawlessly under load, and the Fox Performance Elite suspension feels unbelievably composed. It’s a bike that genuinely wants to go fast everywhere."" We ride the Hightower C GX AXS Transmission Mountain Bike when flowing singletrack, steep technical sections, and all-day missions call for a 29er that can truly do it all. Santa Cruz updates the Hightower with longer, lower, and slacker geometry for even more stability and traction across big, aggressive terrain. With 150mm of VPP rear travel paired to a 160mm Fox 36 Performance Elite fork, this latest version delivers a balanced, capable ride that smooths rocky chutes and carves corners with authority. Revised VPP kinematics create a more progressive feel for improved small-bump performance and better support deeper in the stroke. Size-specific geometry ensures riders across the full size range get consistent handling, while the Glovebox frame storage, UDH compatibility, and noise-free internal routing keep the ride clean and practical. Maxxis DHF and DHRII tires in proper compounds and casings add immediate traction you can trust, and the Race Face ARC 30 wheels with DT Swiss 370 hubs bring durable dependability to long seasons of hard riding. Whether we’re threading tight switchbacks, smashing through rock gardens, or exploring big-mountain backcountry laps, the Hightower keeps us in control—and hungry for more trail. Heads up - We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning-and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help."
Price: $6149.00 from Backcountry
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This build hits all the sweet spots. The updated VPP platform feels incredibly planted, and the longer, slacker geometry gives way more confidence on steep, chunky trails. The GX Transmission shifts flawlessly...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This build hits all the sweet spots. The updated VPP platform feels incredibly planted, and the longer, slacker geometry gives way more confidence on steep, chunky trails. The GX Transmission shifts flawlessly...
The Hightower is a mid-travel quiver-killer of a trail bike that sports 29-inch wheels and a balanced platform for descending and climbing. With new improvements significantly improving the Hightower's capability, we are confident this is one of our top...