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The Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower CC X01 Complete Mountain Bike finds the middle ground between revolutionary and reliable for a no-nonsense ride. The upgraded suspension is consistently supportive and the tweaked geometry is up for any trail, whether you're shuttling downhill laps or pushing through the climbs. The new Glovebox™ will take the load off your back and size-specific chainstay lengths and frame stiffness are perfected for every riders of every size. The SRAM XO1 drivetrain delivers the smooth and fast response you expect of high-end components, so you can bust through punchy climbs, quick descents, and anything else the trail can throw at you.
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.
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.
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate – Designed for the latest hard-hitting enduro and trail bikes, Super Deluxe Ultimate features the ride-tuning abilities of an air spring with both compression and rebound adjustment to fine tune to any trail. With a solid threshold adjustment for pedaling performance and Maxima Plush fluid for a buttery smooth feel, riders can now easily dial in a podium-worthy ride.
Shock Adjustments – Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
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!
Integrated Flip Chip for HI / LO Geometry Setting
Size-Specific Chainstay Lengths
145mm Rear Travel
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Bottle Cage Mount
Cane Creek 40 Integrated Headset
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
SRAM DUB Threaded Bottom Bracket
Fox 36 Float Factory | 150mm – With Kashima-coated stanchions, lower leg pressure bleeders, a floating axle, and the famous GRIP2 damper, these forks are straight out of the EWS pits. Smooth, tuneable, and definitely "factory," there's no better fork on the planet.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP2 Independently Adjustable High- and Low- Speed Compression and High- and Low- Speed Rebound
SRAM X01 – X01 Eagle is the drivetrain for riders and racers who push for the purpose of gaining elevation. Whether having fun, progressing skills, or taking the win—X01 Eagle is designed and refined to support riders with the power of expanded capability.
Avid Centerline Rotors | 180mm – 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.
SRAM Code RSC – Meet the new standard for hard-hitting, heavy-duty braking. SRAM added 15% extra piston power and 30% more volume in the lever reservoir, ensuring peak performance for the full run. And with SwingLink™ and Lever Pivot Bearing technologies, lever feel remains smooth and progressive, no matter how hard the pull. Go deeper and grab more power.
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 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.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – 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 and durable EXO sidewalls, this is a no-compromise rubber setup
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Post – Don’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.
Santa Cruz Carbon Handlebar
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Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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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 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 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |