Hightower 3 MY24

Model Specs

Suspension System VPP
Front Derailleur No compatibility
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post Diameter 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Length 210mm
Shock Stroke 55mm
Fork Compatibility 150-160mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Rear Brake Mount 180 PM
Bottom Bracket Shell 73mm Threaded
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Max Chainring Size 34t
Water Bottle Mounts 1
Shock Bushing Size Front 30x8
Shock Bushing Size Rear 30x8 (bearing compatible)

Build Kits

Select a Build Kit

Weight 31.61 lbs / 14.34 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Rear Hub DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Front Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Rear Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code R
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebars Burgtec RideWide Alloy
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado, CroMo
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Weight 31.75 lbs / 14.4 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Performance, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Front Rotor Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Brakes SRAM G2 R
Crankset SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebars RaceFace Aeffect R
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado, CroMo
Seatpost SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Weight 31.33 lbs / 14.21 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm -or- Fox 36 Performance Elite
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Rear Hub DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz Carbon
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
Weight 31.24 lbs / 14.17 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm -or- Fox 36 Performance Elite
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Rear Hub DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz Carbon
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
Weight 30.9 lbs / 14.02 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory
Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h -OR- DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Rear Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h -OR- DT Swiss 350, 12x148, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Rim RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Silver Stealth
Crankset SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
Weight 30.8 lbs / 13.97 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory
Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h -OR- DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Rear Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h -OR- DT Swiss 350, 12x148, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Silver Stealth
Crankset SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
Weight 30.4 lbs / 13.79 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55
Fork RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory
Rear Derailleur SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
Cassette SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Front Hub Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Rear Hub Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Rim Reserve 30|HD 29"
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes Code Ultimate Stealth
Crankset SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem Industry Nine A35, 40mm
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
Weight 6.36 lbs / 2.89 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 145mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.
s m l xl xxl
A. Reach (Hi/Lo) 430/427 455/452 475/472 495/492 520/517
B. Stack (Hi/Lo) 611/613 625/627 634/636 652/654 665/668
C. Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) 64.8°/64.5° 64.8°/64.5° 64.8°/64.5° 64.8°/64.5° 64.8°/64.5°
D. Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) 77°/76.7° 77°/76.7° 76.7°/76.4° 76.9°/76.6° 76.9°/76.7°
E. Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) 1183/1183 1217/1218 1244/1245 1276/1276 1310/1311
F. Front Center (Hi/Lo) 752/752 783/783 807/807 836/836 867/867
G. Rear Center (Hi/Lo) 431/432 434/435 437/438 440/441 443/444
H. BB Height (Hi/Lo) 342/339 342/338 342/338 342/338 342/338
I. BB Drop (Hi/Lo) 31/34 31/34 31/34 31/34 31/34
J. Standover Height (Hi/Lo) 706/701 708/703 711/706 714/709 719/714
K. Head Tube Length 100 115 125 145 160
L. Seat Tube Length 380 405 430 460 500
M. Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) 571/572 599/600 626/627 647/648 674/675

Size Guide

Small
154cm 5'1" - 167cm 5'6" Reach: 430mm
Medium
165cm 5'5" - 175cm 5'9" Reach: 455mm
Large
175cm 5'9" - 185cm 6'1" Reach: 475mm
X-Large
182cm 6'0" - 193cm 6'4" Reach: 495mm
XX-Large
190cm 6'3" - 200cm 6'7" Reach: 520mm

Suspension Setup

RS Lyrik Base 150
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Rebound single
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
Fox Float Performance
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Sag Rebound single
100 45 120 28-30%, 15-17mm 10
120 54 145 28-30%, 15-17mm 9
140 64 170 28-30%, 15-17mm 9
160 73 195 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
180 82 220 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
200 91 245 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
220 100 265 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
240 109 290 28-30%, 15-17mm 6
Fox 36 Performance 150
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Rebound single
120 54 66 13
130 59 70 12
140 64 74 11
150 68 78 10
160 73 82 9
170 77 86 8
180 82 89 7
190 86 94 6
200 91 99 5
210 95 104 4
220 100 109 3
230 104 113 2
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select Plus
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Sag Rebound single
100 45 95 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
120 54 120 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
140 64 140 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
160 73 165 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
180 82 185 28-30%, 15-17mm 6
200 91 210 28-30%, 15-17mm 6
220 100 230 28-30%, 15-17mm 5
240 109 255 28-30%, 15-17mm 5
260 118 275 28-30%, 15-17mm 4
MY24 Rockshox Lyrik Select Plus 150
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Rebound single
100 45 40 15
120 54 50 13
140 64 60 12
160 73 70 11
180 82 80 10
200 91 90 9
220 100 100 8
240 109 110 6
Rockshox Super Deluxe Select Plus
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Sag Rebound single
100 45 95 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
120 54 120 28-30%, 15-17mm 8
140 64 140 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
160 73 165 28-30%, 15-17mm 7
180 82 185 28-30%, 15-17mm 6
200 91 210 28-30%, 15-17mm 6
220 100 230 28-30%, 15-17mm 5
240 109 255 28-30%, 15-17mm 5
260 118 275 28-30%, 15-17mm 4
Fox Float X Factory 205x60
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Sag Rebound single Compression single
100 45 125 30%, 18mm 8 5-10
120 54 145 30%, 18mm 7 5-10
140 64 165 30%, 18mm 7 5-10
160 73 180 30%, 18mm 6 5-10
180 82 200 30%, 18mm 5 5-10
200 91 220 30%, 18mm 4 5-10
220 100 240 30%, 18mm 4 5-10
240 109 255 30%, 18mm 3 5-10
260 118 275 30%, 18mm 3 5-10
Fox 38 Factory 160 29
Rider weight lbs Rider weight kgs Pressure Rebound dual from closed Compression dual from closed
120 54 79 9,8 5,5
130 59 83 8,7 5,5
140 64 87 7,6 5,5
150 68 91 7,6 5,5
160 73 96 6,5 5,5
170 77 100 6,5 5,5
180 82 104 5,4 5,5
190 86 109 4,3 5,5
200 91 113 4,3 5,5
210 95 117 3,2 5,5
220 100 121 2,1 5,5
230 104 126 2,1 5,5
240 109 130 1,0 5,5

Transmission Setup

Frame size Setup key Setup cog 30 t 32 t 34 t 36 t
Small B 7 114 116 116 118
Medium B 7 116 116 118 118
Large B 7 116 116 118 118
XLarge B 7 116 118 118 120
XXLarge B 7 116 118 118 120
*same setup flip chip hi or low

Exploded Diagrams

Headtube Badge, Downtube Protector and Shuttle Guard
label name quantity part_number blurb torque
A 67-19217 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 30-23880 1 Downtube Protector
F 26-18382 2 M4x12 BHC Apply grease to treads 0.65 Nm
G 34-20201 1 36.4 Seat Collar
Upper Link and Lower Link Hardware
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 26-22461 1 20 Nm M8x45 Shock Bolt Apply Loctite 242 to threads
C 26-18289 1 20 Nm M8x43 Shock Bolt Apply Loctite 242 to threads
D 26-21452 1 M8x2 Flip Chip NDS Apply grease to surface
E 26-21451 1 M8x2 Flip Chip DS Apply grease to surface
F 08-23720 2 13.6 Nm Pivot Axle M10x81 Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
G 26-15632 3 M5 Tapered Washer Apply grease to surface
H 26-12652 3 M5 Washer
I 26-15946 3 5.6 Nm M5x20 SHCS Apply Loctite 242 to threads
J 08-23721 1 Pivot Axle M10x69 Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
Rear Axle, Chainstay Protector, Derailleur Hanger, and Fender
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 30-20361 1 Chainstay Protector
E 26-15939 1 M3x12 BHCS Apply grease to treads 0.5 Nm
F 30-21453 1 Seatstay Protector
G 30-23094 1 Lower Link Fender
H 26-18382 2 M4x12 BHC Apply grease to treads 0.65 Nm
Glovebox
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
E 26-22358 1 M3x6 0.6 Nm Apply Loctite 242 to threads
F 30-22620 1 Storage Bulkhead Install inside Downtube
Upper Link
label name quantity part_number blurb
A 29-23958 1 Upper Link
B 11-12681 2 6900-2RS Bearing
C 26-15533 2 M10x3 Washer Apply grease to inner surface
D 26-18690 2 Bearing Dust Shield Apply grease to inner surface
E 11-12681 2 6900-2RS Bearing
F 26-22561 1 10x35.25 Bearing spacer
Lower Link
label name quantity part_number blurb torque
A 29-23957 1 Lower Link
B 11-18385 4 6900-1ZR Bearing
C 26-18690 4 Bearing Dust Shield Apply grease to inner surface
D 26-18691 1 10x30.5 Bearing spacer
E 26-18692 1 10x41.5 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

Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.