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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.
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 Elite DPX Shock – The 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 Adjustments – 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Open Mode Adjust (10 Clicks) | 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
15mm Thru-Axle Fork
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
2.5" Maximum Tire Size
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Fox 36 Performance Elite – More 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 Adjustments – FIT4 3-Position Lever Adjust (Open, Medium, Firm), Open Mode Adjust (22 Clicks), Rebound, Air Spring Pressure
Shimano XT Rear Derailleur – Rider tuned for sharp and silky shifts.
Shimano XT Shifter – Ergonomically designed for prolonged enjoyment. Simple, adaptable cockpit.
Race Face Turbine Crankset – The 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 Cassette – The 9-46T range allows you to climb further up the mountain without sacrificing top end gearing. Clean steeper climbs and blast the descents!
Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc Brakeset – Consistent, predictable and powerful. Rider Tuned brake system. Integrated design.
Maxxis Minion DHR Tires – The 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.
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.
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
| 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 |