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 | |
| Crank Length | |
| Cassette | |
| Chain | |
| Bottom Bracket | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Cockpit | |
| Handlebars | |
| Handlebars | |
| Stem | |
| Stem Length | |
| Grips | |
| Grips | |
| Headset | |
| Seatpost | |
| Seatpost | |
| Dropper Length | |
| 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 | |
| Max Rotor Size | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | |
| UDH Compatible | |
| Max Tire Clearance | |
| Max Chainring Size | |
| Water Bottle Mounts | |
| Shock Length | |
| Shock Stroke | |
| Shock Bushing Size Front | |
| Shock Bushing Size Rear | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | |
| Fork Offset |
Hightower S
Sizing & Geometry
Find your Size
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.
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
154cm
5'1"
-
165cm
5'5"
Reach: 435mm
165cm
5'5"
-
175cm
5'9"
Reach: 460mm
175cm
5'9"
-
185cm
6'1"
Reach: 480mm
185cm
6'1"
-
193cm
6'4"
Reach: 500mm
193cm
6'4"
-
200cm
6'7"
Reach: 525mm
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| 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) | 1206 | 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.
Fox Rhythm
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 130 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 9 |
| 120 | 54 | 150 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 8 |
| 140 | 64 | 170 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 8 |
| 160 | 73 | 185 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 7 |
| 180 | 82 | 205 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 7 |
| 200 | 91 | 225 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 6 |
| 220 | 100 | 245 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 6 |
| 240 | 109 | 260 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 5 |
| 260 | 118 | 280 | 30%, 17-17.5mm | 5 |
Rockshox Lyrik Base 160
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 40 | 14 |
| 120 | 54 | 50 | 13 |
| 140 | 64 | 60 | 12 |
| 160 | 73 | 70 | 11 |
| 180 | 82 | 80 | 11 |
| 200 | 91 | 90 | 10 |
| 220 | 100 | 100 | 9 |
| 240 | 109 | 110 | 8 |
Upper Link
| label | part_number | quantity | name | 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 |
Caricamento
Lower Link
| label | part_number | quantity | name | 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 |
Caricamento
Glovebox
| label | part_number | quantity | name | 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 |
Caricamento
Rear Axle, Chainstay Protector, Derailleur Hanger, and Fender
| label | part_number | quantity | name | 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 |
Caricamento
Upper Link and Lower Link Hardware
| label | part_number | quantity | torque | name | 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 |
Caricamento
Headtube Badge, Downtube Protector and Shuttle Guard
| label | part_number | quantity | name | 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 |
Caricamento
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 30T | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | High | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | High | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | High | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| S | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XL | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.
Carbon
C
Front (MM)
160
Rear (MM)
150
Wheel Size
29
Weight (lbs)
33.55
Weight (lbs)
33.55
Weight (kg)
15.21
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Standout Features
Explore the trail taming highlights that make the Hightower so special.
01
C Carbon Frame
02
VPP™ Suspension
03
Flip Chip
04
Glovebox
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Specs, sizing and support for the Hightower S
Build kit
& Specs
Geometry
& Sizing
