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 CC frame
- FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance Elite, 100mm fork
- Choice of Race Face ARC Offset 25 29 Rims or Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rims
- 12-speed SRAM X01 drivetrain
- Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex carbon seatpost
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Carbon CC |
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Fork | FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance Elite, 100mm 29", w/Remote |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Axles |
Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face ARC Offset 25 29" Rims OR Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon 25 29" Rims |
Hubs |
Front: DT 350, 15x110, Center Lock, 28h Rear: DT 350, 12x148, Centerl Lock, XD, 28h |
Spokes | DT Competition Race |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.25", EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.25", EXO TR |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB |
Chainrings | 34T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle 12spd |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz XC Carbon Flat |
Tape/Grips | ESI Chunky |
Stem | Syntace LiteForce |
Brakes | SRAM Level TLM |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle |
Seat Post | Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex 27.2mm |
* Subject to change without notice.