Highball
WIDE OPEN, DAWN 'TIL DUSK
When the trail calls for the direct drive efficiency that only a hardtail can offer, the Highball is the choice. This is a modern take on the simple machine that many still choose in order to put battery acid in their thighs and fire in their lungs when conquering a challenge. Whether you’re chasing medals, personal demons, or your riding buddies, this is a hardtail you’ll be happy to log long hours upon.
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HARD ON THE THROTTLE
Light, quick, and snappy when you get on the pedals, the Highball is a race-bred XC hardtail with modern geometry.
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SOFT ON THE BODY
A 27.2 seatpost combined with dropped seat stays isolate the top tube from high speed trail chatter, reducing feedback to your, uh, engine.
Design Details
Highball
Sizing & Geometry
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
s | m | l | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
A. Reach | 415 | 440 | 460 | 490 |
B. Stack | 596 | 605 | 614 | 633 |
Head tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
L. Seat Tube Length | 405 | 430 | 470 | 530 |
F. Front Center | 693 | 719 | 743 | 781 |
H. BB Height | 313 | 313 | 313 | 313 |
I. BB Drop | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
E. Wheelbase | 1119 | 1145 | 1169 | 1207 |
G. Rear Center | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
K. Head Tube Length | 95 | 105 | 115 | 135 |
M. Top Tube Length | 595 | 619 | 642 | 677 |
D. Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
J. Standover Height | 707 | 704 | 739 | 755 |
Highball
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Highball or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
![Highball X0 AXS RSV 2025](http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MY25_Highball_CC_X0_AXS_RSV_MatteDarkTeal_f8581ca5-834f-4b7c-9f99-c60bfd5e5838.png?crop=region&crop_height=3427&crop_left=90&crop_top=479&crop_width=5419&v=1732661903&width=5600)
label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
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A | 67-19217 | 1 | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | |
B | 26-20124 | 6 | M5x16 Water Bottle screw | Apply grease to threads | |
C | 30-18552 | 1 | Downtube Protector | ||
D | 26-20104 | 1 | DT Plug | ||
E | 26-15939 | 1 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.5 Nm |
F | 34-20202 | 1 | 31.8 Seat Collar |
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label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 08-22209 | 1 | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | |
B | 23-23491 | 1 | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | |
C | 26-23492 | 1 | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 20 Nm |
D | 30-18551 | 1 | Chainstay Protector | ||
E | 26-15939 | 1 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.5 Nm |
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Dig Deep
Sizing and support for the Highball
![](http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MY24_HB_Details_005_4da7ca8b-0204-4e77-b795-ee9436944485.jpg?v=1737658912&width=1800)
Geometry& Sizing
![](http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MY24_HB_Details_007_5cdcd19b-4c24-43d9-96a1-7d6609bff0e1.jpg?v=1737658912&width=1800)
Setup& Support
Also Consider...
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