2023
2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C
The 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C sits in the middle of the range for trail bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 427 to 517 mm, stack 613 to 668 mm. The Hightower C GX AXS build comes with SRAM GX Eagle AXS shifting and Maxxis Minion DHR II DD tires.
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Key facts
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- Hightower
- Model year
- 2023
- Frame
- C
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, XL, and XXL
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS
- Fork
- Varies by build
- Rear shock
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
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Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 427 | 452 | 472 | 492 | 517 |
| Stack(mm) | 613 | 627 | 636 | 654 | 668 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.4 | 76.6 | 76.7 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 572 | 600 | 627 | 648 | 675 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 432 | 435 | 438 | 441 | 444 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1183 | 1218 | 1245 | 1276 | 1311 |
| BB drop(mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 160 |
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Stock build
Hightower C GX AXS
Frame
Suspension
Fox 36 Performance Elite
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
SRAM GX AXS Controller
SRAM GX Eagle AXS
SRAM DUB GX
Wheels & Tires
Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
Industry Nine 1/1
Race Face ARC Offset 30
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Hightower C GX AXS RSV
Frame
Suspension
Fox 36
RockShox Super Deluxe Select
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C in size L?
- In size L, reach is 472 mm and stack is 636 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C?
- The head tube angle is 64.5 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower C GX AXS ship with?
- The stock build includes Santa Cruz Hightower, Fox 36 Performance Elite, SRAM GX AXS Controller, and Maxxis Minion DHR II DD.
- Which years of the Santa Cruz Hightower are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Santa Cruz Hightower for 2023, 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
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