Santa Cruz Highball Carbon C S
Details
The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.
Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.
- Carbon C frame
- FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance, 100mm fork
- Choice of Race Face AR Offset 25 29 Rims or Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rims
- 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain
Pedals sold separately
Specs
| Frame | Carbon C |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance, 100mm, 29", w/Remote |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Axles |
Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm |
| Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR Offset 25 29" Rims OR Santa Cruz Reserve 25 29"Carbon Rims |
| Hubs |
Front: DT 370 15x110 Rear: DT 370 12x148 32H |
| Spokes | DT Competition |
| Tires |
Front: Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.25", EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.25", EXO TR |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB |
| Chainrings | 34T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12spd |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Handlebars | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tape/Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
| Seat Post | Race Face Next, 27.2mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
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