2026 Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS
By
Santa Cruz
SKU:
58-26311-334-2-902-243001
$9,249.00
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Description
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.
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Material
- Carbon C
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Travel
- 150mm
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Wheel Size
- 29
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Fork
- FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
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Shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
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Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
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Cassette
- SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
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Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
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Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
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Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
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Right Shifter
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller
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Brakes
- SRAM Maven Bronze
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Front Rotor
- SRAM HS2 200mm -or- SRAM HS2 180mm
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Rear Rotor
- SRAM HS2 180mm
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Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
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Handlebars
- Santa Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
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Headset
- Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
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Saddle
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos
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Seatpost
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180m, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
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Stem
- OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
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Front Rim
- RaceFace ARC 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
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Front Hub
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
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Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
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Rear Rim
- RaceFace ARC 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
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Rear Hub
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
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Rear Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
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Max Tire Clearance
- 2.5"
Santa Cruz Bikes Sizing Charts
V10
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'6" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'8"-6'1" | 172-185cm | Large |
| 6'0"-6'5" | 182-195cm | XL |
Nomad / Megatower / Hightower / Bronson
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'4" | 185-193cm | XL |
| 6'4"-6'7" | 193-200cm | XXL |
5150 / Tallboy
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4'8"-5'1" | 142-154cm | XS |
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'4" | 185-193cm | XL |
| 6'4"-6'7" | 193-200cm | XXL |
Chameleon / Highball
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0"-5'5" | 152-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'10" | 165-177cm | Medium |
| 5'10"-6'1" | 177-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'6" | 185-198cm | XL |
Blur
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-195cm | XL |
Stigmata
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | XS |
| 5'3"-5'6" | 160-167cm | Small |
| 5'6"-5'9" | 167-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-182cm | Large |
| 6'0"-6'2" | 182-188cm | XL |
| 6'2"-6'6" | 188-198cm | XXL |
Skitch
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'6" | 154-167cm | Small |
| 5'4"-5'10" | 162-177cm | Medium |
| 5'7"-6'0" | 170-182cm | Large |
| 5'10"-6'3" | 177-190cm | XL |
| 6'1"-6'6" | 185-198cm | XXL |
Bullit
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'4" | 185-193cm | XL |
| 6'4"-6'7" | 193-200cm | XXL |
Vala
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175-185cm | Large |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-195cm | XL |
| 6'4"-6'7" | 193-200cm | XXL |
Heckler SL
| Rider Height (Inches) | Rider Height (Metric) | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154-165cm | Small |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165-175cm | Medium |
| 5'8"-6'1" | 172-185cm | Large |
| 6'0"-6'4" | 182-193cm | XL |
| 6'3"-6'7" | 190-200cm | XXL |


