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Mixologists rejoice: the Santa Cruz Bicycles Highball 3 C GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike is the smoothest hardtail on the menu. Built around a smaller diameter seat tube, it's made to take the sting out of hardtail riding without sacrificing any speed. On this bike, you get the precision and efficiency you're looking for, the ability to place rubber and power exactly where you want it, without rattling your spine to dust. This build is extra plush, with Santa Cruz's C carbon and SRAM's GX AXS wireless electronic drivetrain, the new standard going forward. Truly top shelf, this Highball!
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 AXS – Riders want a derailleur that shifts on command, whether under climbing load or sprinting to the stage finish. The GX Eagle AXS derailleur gets it done with everything you have come to expect from our AXS connect components. The GX Eagle AXS derailleur is smart enough to protect itself thanks to its incredibly resilient Overload Clutch. Showcasing its lineage from the proven GX Eagle mechanical line, the GX Eagle AXS derailleur is there for one thing - to do the job.
SRAM GX AXS Shifter
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.
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.
RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims Laced to Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs – Bomber 6069 aluminum rims on Industry Nine's storied hubs: these wheels are meant to take a beating. They're made to handle the toughest trails around without a weight penalty, balanced and incredibly durable.
Race Face Cockpit
Price and Spec Subject to Change
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
| 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" |