Santa Cruz Hightower 3 C R-Kit 29" Bike - Matte Cardinal Red

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• 145mm VPP Travel - Looking for something good at climbing, and downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo
  
  
• Suspension Sensitivity and Consistency - Compared to the last Hightower, SC reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel, noticeably improving suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension. Hightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel, providing improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support
  
  
• Flip Chip - In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. Tweakers and finicky shredders can adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desire
  
  
• Proportional Geometry - Chainstay length and seat angle is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry. Across all sizes however, the headtube angle has been slackened to help stability at speed, lowered the bottom bracket to compliment the better supported suspension, and increased stack in favor of modern handlebar setups
  
  
• Glovebox - Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand
  
  
• Frame Material: Carbon C, 145mm travel - C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain
  
• Wheel Size: 29"
  
• Rear Shock: FOX Float Performance, 210x55mm
  
• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
  
• Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 1x12 speed
  
• Rear Derailleur: 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
  
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
  
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
  
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110mm "Boost", Torque Cap, 6-Bolt disc, 32h
  
• Front Rim: Race Face AR Offset 30 29"
  
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148mm "Boost", Shimano HG, 6-Bolt disc, 32h
  
• Rear Rim: Race Face 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: Race Face Aeffect R
  
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
  
• Saddle: WTB Silverado, CroMo rails
  
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  
• Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  
• Weight: 31.75 lbs
  
• Color: Matte Cardinal Red
  
  
• WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycles and bicycle products should be assembled and serviced by a professional mechanic. Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all product instructions and warnings including information on the manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every use. Always wear a helmet.