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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz Bicycles"Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower LT C S Reserve Complete Mountain Bike" is a mouthful, but this is a whole lot of bike. With 150mm of travel front and rear, it's a beastly 29er that was designed for EWS racers looking for the fastest way to the podium. For mere mortals, all this capability translates into a bike that will change the way you ride. There's a learning curve with a bike like this: you're going to have to be open-minded, as your definitions of just what is gnarly or difficult will change according to how long you can lay off the brakes. With the Hightower LT you're going to be surprised how fast you'll be able to rally through roots and rocks. This C Carbon version is upgraded with Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon Wheels, so you can charge extra hard knowing the frame, bearings, and hoops are covered by a lifetime guarantee. Really!
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.
150mm 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.
Fox Float Performance DPS – For a lightweight, inline shock, the DPS packs a lot of performance. The Dual Piston Base Valve has dedicated compression and rebound pistons, providing a firm lockout without compromising bump compliance, ride control, or efficiency. 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. A Performance graphics package ties in the black-on-black look.
Shock Adjustments – 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
Internal Carbon Tubes – Ensure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables.
Double Sealed Pivots for Long Bearing Life
Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Integrated Headset
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Forged Upper and Lower Links
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
Collet Axle Pivots Lock In Place Without Pinch Bolts
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Recessed Lower Link Protected from Rock Strikes
Fox 36 Float Performance – Performance forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, but have a different damper (FIT GRIP) with fewer adjustments.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
SRAM GX Eagle™ – SRAM Eagle™ drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance. Eagle™ drivetrains are designed, tested and proven to deliver the lightest, highest-performing, most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range that allows you to realize your bike's potential beyond where it has ever been. Every SRAM GX Eagle™ component is 100% compatible with all levels of SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
SRAM Code R Brakeset – Sleek, easy to use, yet immensely powerful. Code R packs a winning punch with a reliable DirectLink™ lever mated to Code’s new oversized four-piston caliper. SRAM’s signature ergonomics are supplemented by the tool-free reach adjust for a fit to each riders’ needs, to unleash Code’s superior braking power, consistency and modulation.
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.
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Wheels – Whether it's a sunset lap with friends or a race run against the clock, a broken wheel ruins any ride. SC set strength and impact resistance as their highest priority, but strength doesn't have to mean uncomfortably stiff. Their wheels are compliant enough to avoid that harsh "wooden" ride that gives some carbon rims a bad name offroad. Santa Cruz only makes offroad bikes, so they have the privilege of being able to focus purely on the mountain bike experience. Everything from the thickness of rim beads to external spoke hole reinforcements comes purely from their experience of knowing what riders need at every level—from international racing to your local trails.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Tires – The trail version of the Maxxis Minion DHR II features the same tread pattern as its downhill counterpart, but uses a single-ply casing to reduce weight. 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 knobs 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.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – 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. Pair it with a Minion DHF up front for the ultimate aggressive trail riding tire combo!
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost – 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.
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Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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Reach (mm) | 398 | 423 | 443 | 468 | 498 |
Stack (mm) | 609 | 614 | 618 | 628 | 646 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 577 | 605 | 626 | 653 | 692 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 490 | 510 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.7 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 338 | 338 | 338 | 338 | 338 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 110 | 130 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1146 | 1173 | 1195 | 1223 | 1261 |
Standover Height (mm) | 710 | 710 | 713 | 720 | 727 |
Complete Weight (lbs) | 30.06 | ||||
Complete Weight (kg) | 13.63 |