Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S

Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S

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Sumarize

The Santa Cruz Hightower 3 - S is a high-end mountain bike with components including an SRAM Code R frame, FOX Float Performance fork, and Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ shock. It boasts a 150mm front travel and 145mm rear travel. The bike also features Burgtec RideWide Alloy handlebars, SRAM Code R brakes, SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur and shifter, and RaceFace AR Offset 30 wheels. The Maxxis Minion DHR II tires offer great traction, while the Avid Centerline 180mm brake keeps the rider in control. Notably, this bike has a high resale value.

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Description

srp6249 £
categoryFully
travel_front150 mm
travel_rear145 mm
wheels29
frame_materialAluminum
groupsetSram GX EAGLE
forkFox 36
shockRockShox Super Deluxe
brakesSram CODE

Reviews

Pinkbike

Mike Levy

The ingredients seem run-of-the-mill, but the outcome is anything but.

Pinkbike

Mike Kazimer

The Hightower 3 gains in-frame storage and a little port to help make shock setup easier.

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Peter Walker

The 2023 Santa Cruz’s Hightower isn’t a revolution so much as a refinement, featuring a host of sensible updates. These are underlined by its performance on the trail and the sophisticated innovations that have trickled down from its big brother. Overall,...

Pros
  1. intuitive handling
  2. integrated glovebox in the downtube with purpose-made bags
Cons
  1. undersized brake rotors
  2. puncture prone tires

MBR

Danny Milner

The original Santa Cruz Hightower converted a lot of riders to 29ers, does the new version have the same significance?

Pros
  1. Everything you could want from a trail bike
Cons
  1. Missing an upper chain guide

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
SRAM Code R
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Gloss Translucent PurpleMatte Evergreen

Suspension

Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ 210x55

Cockpit

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Handlebars
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm
Tape/Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Code R
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Tyre
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Rear Tyre
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h
Thru Axle
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h

Geometry Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S

sizeSMLXLXXL
seat_tube_length (mm)380405430460500
seat_tube_angle77°/76.7°77°/76.7°76.7°/76.4°76.9°/76.6°76.9°/76.7°
head_tube_length (mm)100115125145160
head_tube_angle64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°64.8°/64.5°
top_tube_length (mm)571/572599/600626/627647/648674/675
wheel_base (mm)11831217124412761310
standover (mm)706/701708/703711/706714/709719/714
stack (mm)611/613625/627634/636652/654665/668
reach (mm)430/427455/452475/472495/492520/517
bb_offset (mm)31/3431/3431/3431/3431/34

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S

What material is the frame of the Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S?

The Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - S ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Santa Cruz?

The SRP Price is our information at 6249 GBP