2026 Santa Cruz Hightower C 70-Kit

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.

• RockShox Lyrik Base Fork
• FOX Float Rhythm Shock
• SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Drivetrain

Suspension

• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm Travel

• Rear Shock: FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5mm

• Shock Stroke: 57.5mm

• Shock Bushing Size (Front): 40x10 (standard bushing)

• Shock Bushing Size (Rear): 30x8 (roller bearing)

• Fork Offset: 44mm

Drivetrain

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

• Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed

• Crankset: SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32T

• Cassette: SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T

• Chain: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Brakes

• Front Brake: SRAM DB8

• Front Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm

• Rear Rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm

• Rear Brake Mount: PM 180mm

Cockpit

• Handlebar: Burgtec Alloy Bar or e13 TRS Base Bar

• Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm or e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated (IS41/52)

Seat & Post

• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

• Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel Rails

Wheels

• Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL

• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm, 6-Bolt, 32H

• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29" x 2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

• Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL

• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm, HG, 6-Bolt, 32H

• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29" x 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+

Specs & Clearances

• Headset: Integrated (IS41/52)

• Seat Post Diameter: 31.6mm

• Seat Clamp Diameter: 36.4mm

• Bottom Bracket Shell: 73mm Threaded

• Max Tire Clearance: 2.5"

• Max Chainring Size: 36T

• Water Bottle Mounts: 1

• Shock Length: 230mm