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The Hightower has always been a trail slayer, a blazing fast 29er with the downhill pedigree that comes with being a Santa Cruz. But with new geo and a lower, re-positioned shock akin to its longer-travel siblings, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower A D Complete Mountain Bike has become an absolute beast. Filling the sweetest spot in the Santa Cruz line, this aluminum trail bike now features 145mm of rear VPP travel and a 150mm RockShox fork up front. The head tube’s been slackened to 65°, giving it even more gravity chops.
Aluminum Frame
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.
Fox Float DPS Performance Rear Shock – Performance Series FLOAT DPS shocks have fewer adjustments than Factory Series (no Open mode adjust tuning range), and have black anodized air sleeve and body instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.
Shock Adjustments – Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Integrated Headset
RockShox 35 Gold RL – With bigger bikes, there comes bigger demands. Thankfully, SRAM created the 35 Gold to meet all of them, both in performance and value. Whether you have an E-MTB or MTB, the burly 35 Gold checks the box with the proven DebonAir spring and Motion Control damping.
Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, Low Speed Compression to Lockout, External Rebound Adjust
SRAM SX Eagle™ with NX Eagle™ Shifter
SRAM Guide T Brakeset – Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker™ for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with SRAM's Bleeding Edge™ drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control.
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.
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – At 29mm internal width, these aluminum rims pair perfectly with modern trail tires, giving great grip and feel. The hubs are solid performers too, adding up to a capable and durable package designed for the long haul.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Tires – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat. With MaxxGrip up front and MaxxTerra compound on the rear, this is a no-compromise rubber setup.
SDG Tellis Dropper Post – An absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity all in one competitively priced package.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Reach (mm) | 428 | 456 | 473 | 493 |
| Stack (mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 567 | 596 | 619 | 646 |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 77.1 | 77.0 | 76.8 | 76.6 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 130 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1179 | 1208 | 1232 | 1261 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 704 | 718 | 717 | 718 |