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 |
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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.