2021
2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R
The 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R sits at the aggressive end of the range for a trail bike, with a shorter rear center. Stack 601 to 660 mm. The Hightower C R build comes with SRAM NX Eagle shifting and DT Swiss 370 wheels.
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Key facts
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- Hightower
- Model year
- 2021
- Frame
- C R
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, XL, and XXL
- Drivetrain
- SRAM NX Eagle
- Fork
- RockShox Yari
- Rear shock
- Fox Float Performance
- Wheels
- DT Swiss 370
- Geometry
- Some measurements unavailable
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Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 428 | 453 | Not available | 493 | 518 |
| Stack(mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 | 660 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 77.1 | 77 | 76.8 | 76.6 | 76.3 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 433 | 433 | 433 | 433 | 439 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1178 | 1207 | 1231 | 1260 | 1301 |
| BB drop(mm) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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Stock build
19 parts
Frame
Suspension
Fox Float Performance
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
SRAM G2 R
Shimano XT M8100
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R in size L?
- In size L, stack is 619 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R?
- The head tube angle is 65.5 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R ship with?
- The stock build includes Santa Cruz Hightower, RockShox Yari, Shimano XT M8100, and DT Swiss 370.
- Which years of the Santa Cruz Hightower are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Santa Cruz Hightower for 2021, 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2020.
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