Hightower S
Build Kit & Specs
*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Material | |
| Features | |
| Suspension | |
| Fork | |
| Shock | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Rear Derailleur | |
| Shifter | |
| Crankset | |
| Cassette | |
| Chain | |
| Bottom Bracket | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Cockpit | |
| Handlebars | |
| Stem | |
| Grips | |
| Headset | |
| Seatpost | |
| Saddle | |
| Wheels | |
| Front Rim | |
| Front Hub | |
| Front Tire | |
| Rear Rim | |
| Rear Hub | |
| Rear Tire | |
| Valves | |
| Ebike | |
| Battery | |
| Drive Unit | |
| Specs | |
| Headset | |
| Seat Post Diameter | |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | |
| Rear Brake Mount | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | |
| Max Tire Clearance | |
| Max Chainring Size | |
| Water Bottle Mounts | |
| Shock Length | |
| Shock Stroke | |
| Shock Bushing Sizes | |
| Shock Bushing Sizes | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | |
| Fork Offset |
Hightower S
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 | xxl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| B. Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| C. Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| K. Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| G. Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 434 | 436 | 439 | 442 | 445 |
| F. Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| H. BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| Bb drop front hi lo | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Bb drop rear hi lo | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| E. Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1176 | 1237 | 1264 | 1296 | 1328 |
| M. Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| L. Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| D. Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4/°78.1° |
| J. Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
Hightower S
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Hightower or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| Rider weight lbs | Rider weight kgs | Pressure | Sag | Rebound single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 125 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 8 |
| 120 | 54 | 145 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 7 |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 7 |
| 160 | 73 | 180 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 6 |
| 180 | 82 | 200 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 220 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 240 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 255 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 275 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 3 |
| Rider weight lbs | Rider weight kgs | Pressure | Rebound single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 54 | 70 | 13 |
| 130 | 59 | 74 | 12 |
| 140 | 64 | 78 | 11 |
| 150 | 68 | 82 | 10 |
| 160 | 73 | 86 | 9 |
| 170 | 77 | 89 | 8 |
| 180 | 82 | 94 | 7 |
| 190 | 86 | 99 | 6 |
| 200 | 91 | 105 | 5 |
| 210 | 95 | 109 | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 113 | 3 |
| 230 | 104 | 117 | 2 |
| 240 | 109 | 121 | 1 |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-27474 | 1 | Upper Link | |
| B | 11-12681 | 2 | 6900-2RS Bearing | |
| C | 26-15533 | 2 | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface |
| D | 26-11612 | 2 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface |
| E | 11-12218 | 2 | 6902-2RS Max Bearing |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-27473 | 1 | Lower Link | ||
| B | 11-17708 | 4 | 6902-1ZR Bearing | ||
| C | 26-11612 | 4 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| D | 26-19126 | 1 | 15x28 Bearing spacer | ||
| E | 26-17013 | 1 | 15x40.25 Bearing Spacer | ||
| F | 26-12678 | 1 | M6 Grease Fitting | 9 Nm | |
| G | 26-15532 | 1 | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush | 0.5 Nm |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-22843 | 1 | Glovebox lid | ||
| B | 26-25333 | 1 | Glovebox bezel | ||
| C | 26-23284 | 4 | M3x8 BHCS | 0.5 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| D | 30-23225 | 2 | Glovebox nut |
| 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 | 30-27472 | 1 | Chainstay Protector | ||
| E | 26-15939 | 1 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.1 Nm |
| F | 30-21453 | 1 | Seatstay Protector | ||
| G | 30-23094 | 1 | Lower Link Fender | ||
| H | 26-18382 | 2 | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-20122 | 2 | 16 Nm | M10x23 Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| B | 08-22343 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| C | 26-15633 | 3 | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| D | 26-11817 | 3 | M6 Washer | ||
| E | 26-15947 | 3 | 9 Nm | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| F | 08-16291 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot axle M15x68.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| G | 08-16292 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot axle M15x80.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| H | 26-15946 | 1 | 5.6 Nm | M5x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| I | 26-12652 | 1 | M5 Washer | ||
| J | 26-27530 | 1 | M5 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| K | 08-27508 | 1 | 13.6Nm | Shock Mount Axle M10x63 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| L | 26-22461 | 1 | 20 Nm | M8x45 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| M | 26-21452 | 1 | M8x2 Flip Chip NDS | Apply grease to surface | |
| N | 26-21451 | 1 | M8x2 Flip Chip DS | Apply grease to surface |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20-27756 | 1 | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | |
| B | 30-23750 | 1 | Shuttle Guard Mount | ||
| C | 30-22560 | 1 | Shuttle Guard | ||
| D | 26-21249 | 2 | M4x8 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 0.65 Nm |
| E | 30-27471 | 1 | Downtube Protector | ||
| F | 26-18382 | 2 | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
| G | 34-20201 | 1 | 36.4 Seat Collar |
Hightower S
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Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
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C Carbon Frame
VPPâ„¢ Suspension
Flip Chip
Glovebox
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