Santa Cruz Hightower 70 - 2026

THE DEFINITIVE MOUNTAIN BIKE
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.

AN ALL-TERRAIN THRILLER
For trail rides that could mean local laps or alpine loops you need a bike with balanced travel and geometry that can handle a wide range of trail conditions. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator.

A TRUE MTB FOR MODERN MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Hightower has the brawn to back up the brains. 150mm-travel VPP™ provides a plush, open feel with a lot of traction. This suspension travel sweetspot provides a broad riding envelope, meaning you’ll be pushing yourself and not the bike.

*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.

Frame
Material Carbon C
Frame Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Travel 150mm
Weight 34.71lbs / 15.74kg
Wheel Size 29"
Suspension
Fork RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Shock FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide N/A
Crankset SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
Brakes SRAM DB8
Front Rotor SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars Burgtec Alloy Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 30mm Rise -or- e13 TRS Base Bar
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150, L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 200mm
Stem OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem All Sizes: 40mm
Wheels
Front Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Valves Reserve Fillmore Valves
Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell Threaded 73mm
Rear Brake Mount 180mm PM
Chainguide_standard ISCG05
Shock Length 230mm
Fork Axle to Crown 571mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount None
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size 36t
Max Rotor Size 220mm
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Rear Spacing 148mm
Rear Travel 150mm
Recommended Sag 30%
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower 30x8
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper 40x10
Shock Stroke 57.5mm
Suspension System VPP
UDH Compatible Yes
Water Bottle Mounts 1