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 Rhythm 32 100mm fork w/remote
- SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
- WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims w/Maxxis Rekon tires
- SRAM Level T brakes
Specs
Frame | Carbon C 29" Hardtail |
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Fork | FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29", w/Fox Remote Lever, 2-position |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated |
Axles |
Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle |
Rims/Wheels | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" |
Hubs |
Front: SRAM MTH 716, 32h Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32h |
Spokes | Sapim Race |
Tires | Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.25", 3C, EXO, TR |
Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB |
Chainrings | 34T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Handlebars | RaceFace Aeffect |
Tape/Grips | ESI Chunky Grips |
Stem | RaceFace Aeffect |
Brakes | SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 160mm rotors |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Race |
Seat Post | RaceFace Ride |
* Subject to change without notice.