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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesLike its refined namesake, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Highball 3 C S Complete Mountain Bike is known for being smoother than the rest. How can a hardtail be smooth? Well, along with the vibration damping qualities of carbon fiber, this quick hardtail has a small diameter seat tube that flexes enough to soften the trail's bumps and bruises. It's a chatter-free ride that'll have you seeing more trail than you thought possible, especially on what looks - at first glance - like an XC racer. This one's definitely a pedaler, but it has the fun-loving genes of a Santa Cruz so it's more than happy to spend a day adventuring.
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.
Two Bottle Cage Mounts – Including option for a cargo cage mount under downtube.
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Integrated Headset
RockShox SID SL Select + – Focused on classic XC light weight, this latest SID is known for maintaining its high ride height throughout a race. With a proven DebonAir spring, ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals, and a rock-solid lockout, this is the racer's fork for everyone.
Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure / Rebound / Compression to Lockout
Remote Lockout Lever
SRAM GX Eagle™ – SRAM Eagle™ drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance. Eagle™ drivetrains are designed, tested and proven to deliver the lightest, highest-performing, most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range that allows you to realize your bike's potential beyond where it has ever been. Every SRAM GX Eagle™ component is 100% compatible with all levels of SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
SRAM Level TL Brakeset – Heavyweight performance in a lightweight package. Level TL packs the same XC and trail-optimized power delivery into a brake set that won't break the bank. This brake matches an alloy DirectLink™ lever to a lever body that contains the same technology found in the Level TLM, Level Ultimate and Guide series of brakes, for reliability and consistency you can count on.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Race Face AR Offset 27mm 29" Rims Laced to DT Swiss 370 Hubs – 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.
Maxxis Rekon Race Tires – The Maxxis Rekon Race is a semi-slick XC race tire that features the lowest profile tread in Maxxis's XC line. It is a great choice for XC trails and short track racing.
Race Face Cockpit
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Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 415 | 440 | 460 | 490 |
Stack (mm) | 596 | 605 | 614 | 633 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 595 | 619 | 642 | 677 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 405 | 430 | 470 | 530 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 313 | 313 | 313 | 313 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 95 | 105 | 115 | 135 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1119 | 1145 | 1169 | 1207 |
Standover Height (mm) | 707 | 704 | 739 | 755 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |