Description

2017 Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower Carbon CC 27.5+ X01 Eagle ENVE Complete Mountain Bike

 

Let’s face it, there aren’t a lot of riders that prefer loose, rock-strewn trails that consistently rob your speed with chunky impediments and soft spots. Alleviating this traction and speed-carrying problem, the Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon CC 27.5+ XO1 Eagle ENVE Complete Mountain Bike is equipped with the voluminous support and plush shock-absorption afforded by 27.5+ wheels. This plus-sized option is gaining momentum with riders encountering jarring rocks and loose soil on their local trails, as you can drastically lower tire pressure for a smooth, planted ride with gobs of traction.

One of the more unique features with the Hightower is its flip chip, which allows you to swap between 27.5+ and 29-inch wheels with minimal impact on its slackened, confidence-inspiring geometry. This is a great feature if you’re seeking a bit more versatility for enduro racing and trail riding alike. In its 27.5+ form, the Hightower accommodates 2.8-inch tires for ample traction and plushness across the rough stuff. We recommend sticking with this tire size, as larger 3.0-inch rubber may present clearance issues with certain tire manufacturers.

If the Hightower’s ability to swap between wheel sizes gives you a taste of its versatility, then the bike’s aggressively long, slackened geometry solidifies its status as a dreamy trail machine. It represents the evolution of Santa Cruz’s earlier and much loved Tallboy LT, updated with greater stand-over clearance and shortened chainstays for snappier handling. Further consider its 150/135 millimeters of travel at the front and rear for one that’s impressively capable on rowdy descents, yet never unwieldy when you’re riding across tamer trail networks.

• Santa Cruz’s ultimate 27.5+ trail bike
• 27.5+ wheels offer a plush feel across rough chunder
• Responsive pedaling platform with 5.3in of VPP travel
• Carbon CC frame reduces weight and maintains stiffness
• Spacious geometry inspires confidence at high speeds
• Flip chip accommodates both 27.5+ and 29in wheels
• ENVE m60 Forty Plus wheels for snappy stiffness
• Santa Cruz leads the industry with innovative design and legendary quality

 

2017 Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower Carbon CC 27.5+ X01 Eagle ENVE Complete Mountain Bike

 

Frame Material:

Carbon CC

Suspension:

VPP

Rear Shock:

RockShox Monarch RT3

Rear Travel:

135mm

Fork:

RockShox Pike RCT3

Front Travel:

150mm

Headset:

Cane Creek 40 IS

Shifters:

SRAM XO1 Eagle

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM XO1 Eagle

ISCG Tabs:

ISCG-05

Crankset:

SRAM X1 Carbon

Bottom Bracket:

threaded

Cassette:

SRAM XG-1295 XO1 Eagle (10-50t)

Chain:

SRAM XO1 Eagle Powerlock

Brakeset:

SRAM Guide RSC

Brake Type:

hydraulic disc

Rotors:

Avid Centerline, 180mm

Handlebar:

Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar

Handlebar Rise:

7mm

Handlebar Sweep:

9°

Handlebar Width:

780mm

Grips:

Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on

Stem:

Raceface Turbine Basic

Saddle:

WTB Silverado Pro

Seatpost:

Rock Shox Reverb Stealth, 150mm (M-L) or 170mm (XL)

Seatpost Diameter:

31.6mm

Wheelset:

ENVE m60 Forty Plus

Hubs:

DT Swiss 350

Front Axle:

15 x 1110mm Boost

Rear Axle:

12 x 148mm Boost

Tires:

[front] Maxxis Rekon EXO 3C TR, [rear] Maxxis Rekon Exo TR

Tire Size:

27.5 x 2.8in

Pedals:

notincluded

Recommended Use:

all-mountain, enduro, trail

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime on frame

Actual Weight:

Matte Black/Mint, L: 12570g

 

 

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