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 90 mountain bike in Matte Black 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 | FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm |
| Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotors | SRAM HS2 200mm |
| Handlebars | OneUp Aluminum Bar |
| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy |
| 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 | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
| 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. | ||