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 Santa Cruz Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
Sunset Cycles offers the 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C 70 mountain bike in Gloss Brick Red finish with up to 48 months 0% finance and free delivery.
The 2026 Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER range: Hightower Carbon C 70 (Gloss Brick Red) | Hightower Carbon C 90 (Matte Black)
| Frame Material | Carbon C |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm |
| Shock | FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
| Handlebars | Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar |
| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF 29”x2.5”WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rims | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant |
| Frame Size | Rider Height* (imperial) | Rider Height* (metric) |
| Small | 5'1" - 5'5" | 155cm - 165cm |
| Medium | 5'5" - 5'9" | 165cm - 175cm |
| Large | 5'9" - 6'1" | 175cm - 185cm |
| X Large | 6'1" - 6'4" | 185cm - 193cm |
| XX Large | 6'4" - 6'7" | 193cm - 201cm |
| *This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about the correct bike size for you. | ||