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Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C XE Complete Mountain Bike 2018

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C XE Complete Mountain Bike 2018

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C XE Complete Mountain Bike 2018

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Born out of a demand from their pro riders for a slightly more aggressive 29er, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C XE Complete Mountain Bike differs from its forefather with 15mm of additional rear travel, 10mm of additional fork cushioning and a burlier spec'd build kit. These seemingly small changes allow more progressive riders to carry more speed and more confidently grease drops without giving up much in the way of pedal-ability. Bred for racing, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C XE Complete Mountain Bike boasts a C-level carbon frameset, Shimano XT/e*thirteen 1x11 drivetrain, and comes equipped with modern conveniences like trail-adjustable Fox suspension and a remote dropper seatpost. See what the new age 29er craze is all about and saddle up the speed-thirsty Hightower LT.

Product Details

Frame/Shock

Carbon C FrameA 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.

150mm VPP® SuspensionVPP 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.

Fox Float Performance Elite DPX ShockThe ultimate trail shock: X2 small bump sensitivity meets an improved DPS adjustment range. Recirculating oil damper design gives riders better control. One-piece EVOL air sleeve improves responsiveness and sensitivity. Three position lever with adjustable Open mode offers 10 clicks to fine-tune compression.

Shock Adjustments3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Open Mode Adjust (10 Clicks) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure

Internal Carbon TubesEnsure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables.

Double Sealed Pivots for Long Bearing Life

Bottle Cage MountWithin the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.

ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility

Integrated Headset

15mm Thru-Axle Fork

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

2.5" Maximum Tire Size

Threaded Bottom Bracket

Fork

Fox 36 Performance EliteMore than an enduro race fork. Now featuring an EVOL air spring and updated upper tubes for unparalleled small bump sensitivity, the 36 is even smoother than before. Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized upper tubes instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.

Fork AdjustmentsFIT4 3-Position Lever Adjust (Open, Medium, Firm), Open Mode Adjust (22 Clicks), Rebound, Air Spring Pressure

Drive Train

Shimano XT Rear DerailleurRider tuned for sharp and silky shifts.

Shimano XT ShifterErgonomically designed for prolonged enjoyment. Simple, adaptable cockpit.

Race Face Turbine CranksetThe Turbine continues setting the benchmark for performance aluminum cranks and cements the Turbine legacy. Featuring the proven Race Face Cinch System interface, the Turbine is an incredibly light and stiff performance crankset for today's modern XC, trail, and all-mountain rider.

e*thirteen TRS Race 11-Speed 9-46T CassetteThe 9-46T range allows you to climb further up the mountain without sacrificing top end gearing. Clean steeper climbs and blast the descents!

Brakes

Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc BrakesetConsistent, predictable and powerful. Rider Tuned brake system. Integrated design.

Wheelset

Maxxis Minion DHR TiresThe Minion DHR was designed to meet the demands of extreme conditions and rough terrain. Designed by Maxxis' European racing development efforts. The DHR features ramped knobs with the channels in the knobs designed for braking and accelerating.

Additional Features

RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper SeatpostDon’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.

Shipping Information

Oversize ItemShips within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.

Specs

  • Biking Type: Mountain More 
    Mountain
  • Used For: Enduro More 
    Enduro
  • Frame Material: Carbon More 
    Carbon
  • Gearing: 1 x 11
  • Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite More 
  • Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
  • Fork Travel (mm): 150
  • Rear Shock: Fox Float Performance Elite DPX
  • Rear Travel (mm): 150
  • Shifters: Shimano XT SL-M8000
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000
  • Crankset: Race Face Turbine, 30t More 
  • Cassette: e*thirteen TRS Race 11S 9-46T
  • Chain: Shimano SLX M7000 More 
  • Pedals: Not Included
  • Brake Levers: Shimano XT M8000 More 
  • Brake Calipers: Shimano XT M8000
  • Rotors: Shimano RT86 Ice Tech (180mm)
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Handlebar: Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar (35mm x 800mm)
  • Bar Tape/Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • Stem: Race Face Æffect R (50mm)
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado Pro
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper 31.6mm More 
  • Hubs: Novatec D641 Disc 15x100 (Front) / Novatec D642 12x148 XD (Rear)
  • Rims: e*thirteen TRS 29" 32h (30mm)
  • Spokes: DT Competition (32)
  • Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR 2.4" | 3C, EXO, TR
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame & Bearings Only) / 5 Years (Handlebars Only)
Size S M L XL
Reach (mm) 398 423 443 468
Stack (mm) 609 614 618 628
Effective Top Tube (mm) 577 605 627 653
Seat Tube (mm) 390 420 450 490
Head Tube Angle (°) 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4
Seat Tube Angle (°) 73.7 73.7 73.7 73.7
Chainstay Length (mm) 438 438 438 438
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) 338 338 338 338
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 32 32 32 32
Head Tube Length (mm) 90 95 100 110
Wheelbase (mm) 1146 1173 1195 1223
Standover Height (mm) 710 710 713 720

Other Notes

Santa Cruz products can only be shipped within the United States

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