The Santa Cruz Highball is a 29 inch 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. Santa Cruz 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.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Carbon C Frame with Lifetime Warranty
• FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm Fork with Remote Lockout
• SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed Groupset
• SRAM Level T Hydraulic Brakes with 160mm Rotors
• Weight: 11.29kg
• Max Tire Size: 2.4″
• Dropper Post Compatible

Kit: R

Weight: 11.29kg / 24.9lbs

Material: Carbon C

Fork: FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29″, w/ Remote

Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Crankset: SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t

Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm

Brakes: SRAM Level T

Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 160mm

Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Bars: Race Face Aeffect

Stem: Race Face Aeffect

Grips: ESI Chunky

Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15×110, 32h

Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12×148, 32h

Rims: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29″

Spokes: Sapim Race

Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon 29″x2.25″, 3C, EXO, TR

Rear Tire: Maxxis Rekon 29″x2.25″, 3C, EXO, TR

Tubes: Stan’s Sealant

Seat Post: Race Face Ride

Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle