Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike 2024
sku# 245416
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Product Info
The pedigree is well-known: the Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower 3 C GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike has legions of fans. And with good reason. This latest Hightower builds on all the years of research Santa Cruz has put in making versatile, fast, and fun bikes. This Hightower is all those and then some, with an excellent parts build on the proven VPP™ suspension platform. That means efficient pedaling, responsive handling, and high-speed comfort: this Hightower really is the XC racer's DH bike, able to do it all, and do it very well. This build features SRAM's bonkers new GX AXS Transmission drivetrain, an amazingly durable bit of tech.
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!
Proportional Chainstay Lengths – With rear ends that match the size range, this bike's geo and ride quality is the same for all riders.
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. -
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. -
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. - Gearing: 1 x 12
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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. - Water Bottle Mounts: 1
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Fork:
RockShox Lyrik Select+
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Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+ Faster. Stronger. Ruthlessly efficient. The new Lyrik is the most versatile fork in our lineup, built on a deep foundation of adventure. With an up-for-anything, down-for-it-all attitude, Lyrik Select+ features a new lightweight 35mm chassis with all-new Charger 3 RC damper, and the confidence-inspiring new DebonAir+ air spring. Let the new Lyrik sing. - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 35
- Fork Travel (mm): 150
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Rear Shock:
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
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Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Dreaming of steep climbs, views from the top, and charging bold, technical descents? The mountains are calling and Super Deluxe Select+ is the answer. Loaded with podium-proven technology designed to elevate the hardest-hitting all-mountain bikes to new heights. From the all-new DebonAir+ air spring with tunable positive and negative air chambers to the optional Hydraulic Bottom Out to cushion the blow on heavy impact hits, the only tough decision is which trail to hit today.
Shock Adjustments - Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
- Rear Travel (mm): 145
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Shifters:
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
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Shifters
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge The AXS Pod transforms the crucial act of rider inputs into a vastly more personal experience for all of your AXS controls. -
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-Speed The GX Eagle T-Type derailleur delivers everything a Transmission derailleur possibly can, and then some. It features a revised battery position and a reconfigured gearbox to better protect itself from impacts. To maintain crisp shifting and striking appearance throughout its entire lifespan, hard-chargers can replace both its protective skid plates and two-piece outer link, if needed, making this the most repairable derailleur we’ve ever made. It also features the first ever tool-free cage and clutch assembly – so it’s both removable and upgradable too. -
Crankset:
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
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Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t The GX Eagle Transmission DUB crankset gives no-nonsense riders a no-compromise balance of form and function. It’s the crankset where pure performance meets optimal value. Its two independently removable composite bashguards add durability and allows riders to manage scuffs and scrapes that come with the territory. Protecting and preserving the unique shape of its forged aluminum design to deliver maximum performance with minimum bulk.
FEATURES- No-nonsense, no-compromise. Two independently removeable composite bashguards. Chainring size specific.
- Forged aluminum with an all-new shape and optimal value.
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Cassette:
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
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Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t The new 10-52 Eagle cassette is for riders who prioritize all day function over anything else. With an expanded, 520-percent gear range giving riders more ability to spin and recover on the burliest climbs. Featuring FULL PIN technology that uses lightweight, precision engineered steel cogs permanently connected with high-strength stainless steel pins. An open design similar to our X-DOME cassette that aids in mud clearance, giving riders crisp shifting performance and longer component life. -
Chain:
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop, 12-Speed
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Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop, 12-Speed The GX Eagle Transmission (T-Type) chain is the strongest SRAM has ever made. Specifically engineered to optimize Eagle Transmission, this all-new T-Type design features a unique flat top. In addition to this shape maximizing shifting performance and upgrading the aesthetics of any bike, it is developed specifically for the added torque loads of E-MTB thanks to its solid pins that give it incredible strength. - Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide
- Pedals: Not Included
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Brake Levers:
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
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Brake Levers
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth SRAM's legendary full-powered brake now features a new technology to improve your cockpit aesthetic: Stealth. The all-new lever body design brings the hose closer to the bar, allowing for a sleeker, more modern ride. And for ease of customization, Code Bronze features tool-free Reach Adjust. Control is everything, and better rides begin with the confidence that your brakes will be the same, every time. - Brake Calipers: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
- Rotors: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 | 42mm
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium CrMo
- Seatpost: OneUp V2 Dropper or Rockshox Reverb Stealth or Fox Transfer Dropper
- Hubs: DT Swiss 370 | 28H
- Rims: Race Face ARC Offset 30 | 29"
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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 and Bearings)
| 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) | 31.33 | ||||
| Complete Weight (kg) | 14.21 | ||||
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |