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2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R

Trail

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

Model year
2021
Frame
C R
Type
Trail
Geometry labels
S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Drivetrain
SRAM NX Eagle
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Geometry by size

2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R geometry drawing, size XLSide view of the 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R frame in size XL, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1260A 493mmB 637mmJ 1260mmH 433mmK 29mmD 65.5°E 76.6°
Geometry drawing, size XL, to scale.
2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C R geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Reach(mm)428453Not available493518
Stack(mm)601610619637660
Head tube angle(°)65.565.565.565.565.5
Seat tube angle(°)77.17776.876.676.3
Chainstay length(mm)433433433433439
Wheelbase(mm)11781207123112601301
BB drop(mm)2929292929
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Stock build

19 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Category MountainFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 150mm

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Brake mount IS 2000
Fox Float Performance
Rear shock

Drivetrain

ShifterActuation type Mechanical
Derailleur
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 453 g
ChainSpeeds 12
SRAM NX Eagle
Crankset
Chainring

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 30mmFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis Minion DHR II
TireTubeless ready
TireFrom the manufacturer: Bead FoldingFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready 2Bliss Ready

Brakes

SRAM G2 R
Brake
Shimano XT M8100
Brake

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 8°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 5°
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Standard (SHIS) ISFrom the manufacturer: Steerer compatibility 1.5" tapered

Seatpost & Saddle

Dropper postFrom the manufacturer: Insertion length 80mmTotal length 414mm

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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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