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2026 Santa Cruz Hightower

Trail

The 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower is a trail bike. The Hightower 70 build comes with SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission shifting and Reserve 30 wheels. It launched at $5,149.

Source: santacruzbicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2026
Type
Trail
Geometry labels
S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
Varies by build
Launch price
$5,149
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
santacruzbicycles.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2026 Santa Cruz Hightower geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Effective top tube(mm)572 (from the manufacturer)595 (from the manufacturer)614 (from the manufacturer)636 (from the manufacturer)662 (from the manufacturer)
Chainstay length(mm)434 (from the manufacturer)436 (from the manufacturer)439 (from the manufacturer)442 (from the manufacturer)445 (from the manufacturer)
Wheelbase(mm)12061237126412961328
Standover(mm)721723725727731
Seat tube length(mm)380405430460500
Head tube length(mm)110120130150160
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Stock build

Hightower 7024 partsLaunch price $5,149

Frame

Santa Cruz Hightower
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Category Trail

Suspension

RockShox Lyrik Base
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Air
Fox Float Rhythm
Rear shock

Drivetrain

CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Crank length 170mm
Chainring
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Reserve 30
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Rim material Aluminum
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire
SRAM MTH 716
Hub
SRAM MTH 746
Hub

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc

Cockpit

Burgtec Alloy
HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 800mm
OneUp Components Enduro Stem
Stem

Seatpost & Saddle

Dropper post
SaddleWidth 140mmLength 260mm

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Hightower 9018 partsLaunch price $6,099

Suspension

Fox 36 Float Performance
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Spring type Air
Fox Float X Performance
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Weight 538 g

Drivetrain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface DUBFrom the manufacturer: Crank length 170mmFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire
HubFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type cartridge

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Pad compound Organic
SRAM HS2
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

OneUp Components Enduro Stem
StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 42mm

Seatpost & Saddle

OneUp Components Dropper Post
Dropper post

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Hightower GX AXS20 partsLaunch price $7,249

Frame

Santa Cruz Carbon C
Frame

Suspension

Fox 36 Performance Elite
Fork
Fox Float X Performance Elite
Rear shock

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller
Shifter
SRAM GX Eagle AXS
Derailleur
SRAM 1275 Eagle Transmission GX
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility SRAM GX Eagle
SRAM Eagle DUB Transmission GX
Crankset
SRAM DUB
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire
DT Swiss 370
Hub

Brakes

SRAM Maven Bronze
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Lever adjustments Tool-free Reach
SRAM HS2
Rotor

Cockpit

Santa Cruz Carbon Bar
Handlebar
OneUp Components Enduro
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 35mm
GripsFrom the manufacturer: Clamp / lock type Lock-on
Cane Creek 50
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

OneUp Components Dropper Post
Dropper post

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Hightower XTR RSVLaunch price $11,399

The stock build is under review.

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
What does the 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70 ship with?
The stock build includes Santa Cruz Hightower, RockShox Lyrik Base, SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission, and Reserve 30.
How much does the 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70 cost?
The reference price at launch was $5,149. Check the brand's site for current pricing.
Which years of the Santa Cruz Hightower are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Santa Cruz Hightower for 2026, 2027, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.

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