Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS (2026)

Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS (2026)

The Hightower is Santa Cruz's all round 29er trail bike. It climbs well and holds its own when the trail gets steep and rough, so it suits most riders and most days out.

This build runs a FOX 36 Float Performance Elite fork, a FOX Float X Performance Elite shock, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type and SRAM Maven Bronze brakes. Not sure on size? Talk to us and we'll sort it.

Colours: Gloss Brick Red, Matte Black.

Key Features

• Carbon C frame, 150mm travel, 29" wheels
• FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
• FOX Float X Performance Elite shock
• SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type
• SRAM Maven Bronze brakes
• RaceFace ARC 30 or Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 wheels
• 14.8kg claimed

Specifications

• Frame: Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP
• Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
• Rear shock: FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
• Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller
• Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
• Cassette: SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
• Cranks: SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t. All Sizes: 170mm
• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
• Brakes: SRAM Maven Bronze
• Rotors: SRAM HS2 200mm or SRAM HS2 180mm front, SRAM HS2 180mm rear
• Rims: RaceFace ARC 30 or Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
• Front hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
• Rear hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
• Front tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
• Rear tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
• Handlebar: Santa Cruz Carbon Bar. S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
• Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem. All Sizes: 42mm
• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
• Headset: Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
• Seat post: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6. S: 150mm, M: 180mm, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
• Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos
• Weight: 14.8kg claimed by Santa Cruz

Specs can change without notice from Santa Cruz.