Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - X01

Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - X01

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The Hightower 3-X01 from Santa Cruz boasts high-end components including an SRAM Code RSC frame and forks, Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate shocks, and a Santa Cruz 35 carbon bar. Equipped with a 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle derailleur and shifter, as well as RaceFace ARC Offset 30 wheels and a Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" tire setup. The bike's front and rear travel measure 150mm and 145mm, respectively, and has top reviews from bike magazines.

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Description

srp7999 £
categoryFully
travel_front150 mm
travel_rear145 mm
wheels29
frame_materialCarbon
groupsetSram X01 EAGLE
forkFox 36 Factory
shockRockShox Super Deluxe
brakesSram CODE RSC

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 RSC
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Gloss Translucent PurpleMatte Evergreen

Suspension

Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 210x55

Cockpit

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Tape/Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Ti

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32t
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Code RSC
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Tyre
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Rear Tyre
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Thru Axle
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Geometry Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - X01

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 - X01

What material is the frame of the Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - X01?

The Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER 3 - X01 ist crafted with Carbon

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

The SRP Price is our information at 7999 GBP