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🎯 Big Wheels. Bigger Capability. One Bike to Rule All Trails.
The Hightower 70 Kit is the ultimate all-mountain multitool—ready to rip big alpine adventures, your local tech trails, or spontaneous post-work laps. With a full Carbon C frame, 160mm front and 150mm rear travel, and a SRAM T-Type drivetrain, it hits the sweet spot of speed, capability, and durability.
Whether you’re floating through natural singletrack or hitting the bike park, the Hightower delivers confident geometry, refined VPP™ suspension, and a tough build kit that’s ready to go the distance.
🔥 Why You’ll Love the Hightower 70 Kit
✔ Mixed Mission Ready – 160mm fork + 150mm rear travel = perfect all-mountain balance
✔ Full Carbon C Frame – Lightweight, stiff, and backed by Santa Cruz’s lifetime warranty
✔ SRAM Eagle T-Type 12-Speed – Smooth, futuristic shifting with bulletproof trail reliability
✔ Reserve Alloy Wheels – Trail-tough with premium ride feel
✔ Maxxis DHF/DHR Tire Combo – Proven grip, durability, and speed across all surfaces
✔ SRAM DB8 Brakes – Reliable stopping power for big descents
đź› Â Component Breakdown
Frame & Suspension
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Frame: Carbon C 29" with VPP™ linkage, 150mm rear travel
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Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
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Shock: FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5mm
Drivetrain
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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Crankset: SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32T
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Cassette: SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
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Chain: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Flattop
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Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide
Brakes
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Brakes: SRAM DB8
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Rotors: SRAM Centerline – 200mm front / 200mm rear
Cockpit
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Handlebar: Burgtec Alloy Bar or e13 TRS Base Bar
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Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm or e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm
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Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips
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Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
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Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm
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Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel Rails
Wheels & Tires
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Rims: Reserve 30|TR Alloy (front & rear)
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Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm, 32H
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Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm, HG, 32H
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Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
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Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
📏 Key Fit & Tech Details
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Headset: Integrated (IS41/52)
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Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mm
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Seat Clamp Diameter: 36.4mm
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Rear Brake Mount: 180mm Post Mount
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Bottom Bracket Shell: 73mm Threaded
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Max Tire Clearance: 2.5"
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Max Chainring Size: 36T
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Water Bottle Mounts: 1
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Shock Size: 230x57.5mm
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Shock Hardware: 40x10mm (front), 30x8mm (rear – roller bearing)
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Fork Offset: 44mm
🎯 Best For
âś… Riders who want one carbon bike to do it all
âś… Trail-to-enduro crushers who demand travel and efficiency
âś… All-day adventurers seeking maximum confidence and capability
âś… Anyone ready to unlock a new level of trail speed with a big-wheeled beast
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Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon 29 - 70 Kit - Gloss Brick Red - 2026
Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon 29 - 70 Kit - Gloss Brick Red - 2026
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