Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike 2024

Trail

Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike.

Enduro

If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling.

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

Faster. Stronger. Ruthlessly efficient. The new Lyrik is the most versatile fork in our lineup, built on a deep foundation of adventure. With an up-for-anything, down-for-it-all attitude, Lyrik Select+ features a new lightweight 35mm chassis with all-new Charger 3 RC damper, and the confidence-inspiring new DebonAir+ air spring. Let the new Lyrik sing.

Dreaming of steep climbs, views from the top, and charging bold, technical descents? The mountains are calling and Super Deluxe Select+ is the answer. Loaded with podium-proven technology designed to elevate the hardest-hitting all-mountain bikes to new heights. From the all-new DebonAir+ air spring with tunable positive and negative air chambers to the optional Hydraulic Bottom Out to cushion the blow on heavy impact hits, the only tough decision is which trail to hit today. 

Shock Adjustments - Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
 

The AXS Pod transforms the crucial act of rider inputs into a vastly more personal experience for all of your AXS controls.

The GX Eagle T-Type derailleur delivers everything a Transmission derailleur possibly can, and then some. It features a revised battery position and a reconfigured gearbox to better protect itself from impacts. To maintain crisp shifting and striking appearance throughout its entire lifespan, hard-chargers can replace both its protective skid plates and two-piece outer link, if needed, making this the most repairable derailleur we’ve ever made. It also features the first ever tool-free cage and clutch assembly – so it’s both removable and upgradable too. 

The GX Eagle Transmission DUB crankset gives no-nonsense riders a no-compromise balance of form and function. It’s the crankset where pure performance meets optimal value. Its two independently removable composite bashguards add durability and allows riders to manage scuffs and scrapes that come with the territory. Protecting and preserving the unique shape of its forged aluminum design to deliver maximum performance with minimum bulk.

FEATURES

• No-nonsense, no-compromise. Two independently removeable composite bashguards. Chainring size specific.
• Forged aluminum with an all-new shape and optimal value.

The new 10-52 Eagle cassette is for riders who prioritize all day function over anything else. With an expanded, 520-percent gear range giving riders more ability to spin and recover on the burliest climbs. Featuring FULL PIN technology that uses lightweight, precision engineered steel cogs permanently connected with high-strength stainless steel pins. An open design similar to our X-DOME cassette that aids in mud clearance, giving riders crisp shifting performance and longer component life.

The GX Eagle Transmission (T-Type) chain is the strongest SRAM has ever made. Specifically engineered to optimize Eagle Transmission, this all-new T-Type design features a unique flat top. In addition to this shape maximizing shifting performance and upgrading the aesthetics of any bike, it is developed specifically for the added torque loads of E-MTB thanks to its solid pins that give it incredible strength.

SRAM's legendary full-powered brake now features a new technology to improve your cockpit aesthetic: Stealth. The all-new lever body design brings the hose closer to the bar, allowing for a sleeker, more modern ride. And for ease of customization, Code Bronze features tool-free Reach Adjust. Control is everything, and better rides begin with the confidence that your brakes will be the same, every time.

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.

• 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.

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.

• 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.