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Santa Cruz2025

2025 Santa Cruz Highball

XC

The 2025 Santa Cruz Highball sits more aggressive than most XC bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 415 to 490 mm, stack 596 to 633 mm. The Highball GX AXS build comes with SRAM GX Eagle Transmission shifting and Maxxis Rekon Race tires. It launched at $5,049.

Source: santacruzbicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2025
Type
XC
Geometry labels
S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Launch price
$5,049
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
santacruzbicycles.com
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Geometry by size

2025 Santa Cruz Highball geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1145A 440mmB 605mmJ 1145mmH 426mmK 60mmC 619mmD 67.0°E 73.5°F 105mmG 430mmN 313mmL 715mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2025 Santa Cruz Highball geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXL
Reach(mm)415440460490
Stack(mm)596605614633
Head tube angle(°)67676767
Seat tube angle(°)73.573.573.573.5
Effective top tube(mm)595619642677
Chainstay length(mm)426426426426
Wheelbase(mm)1119114511691207
BB drop(mm)60606060
BB height(mm)313313313313
Standover(mm)708715740756
Seat tube length(mm)405430470530
Head tube length(mm)95105115135

Stock build

Highball GX AXS16 partsLaunch price $5,049

Suspension

RockShox Sid SL Select+
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 32mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments 3-position remote

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller
Shifter
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
HubFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type cartridge

Brakes

SRAM Level stealth Bronze
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
SRAM HS2
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 60mm

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleWidth 140mmLength 260mm

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Highball X0 AXS RSV16 partsLaunch price $7,899

Suspension

RockShox Sid SL Ultimate
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Rocker Controller
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type Electronic
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
Chain
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g

Brakes

SRAM Level Stealth Silver
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
SRAM HS2 Centerlock
Rotor

Cockpit

StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 60mm

Seatpost & Saddle

OneUp Components Dropper Post
Dropper post
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion
Saddle

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Highball FrameFrameset onlyLaunch price $2,199

Sold as a frameset, without a build kit.

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball in size L?
In size L, reach is 460 mm and stack is 614 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball?
The head tube angle is 67 degrees in every size.
What does the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball GX AXS ship with?
The stock build includes RockShox Sid SL Select+, SRAM Pod Controller, Maxxis Rekon Race, and SRAM Level stealth Bronze.
How much does the 2025 Santa Cruz Highball GX AXS cost?
The reference price at launch was $5,049. Check the brand's site for current pricing.
Which years of the Santa Cruz Highball are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Santa Cruz Highball for 2025, 2026, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

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