Wide open, dawn to dusk.
The Highball is Santa Cruz’s flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. They fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.
Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.
Key Features:
- Available in: Carbon
- Wheel size: 29"
- Rear travel: Hardtail
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Specifications:
| Suspension System |
Hardtail |
| Front Derailleur |
No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube |
Integrated, IS41/ IS52 |
| Seat Post |
27.2mm |
| Seat Clamp |
31.8mm |
| Fork Compatibility |
100-120mm |
| BB Shell |
73mm Threaded |
| Max Tire Size |
2.4" |
| Max Chainring Size |
38t |
| Chainline Spec |
Boost |
| Brake Types |
Post Mount |
| Water Bottle Mounts |
3 water bottle mounts: seat tube, downtube, bottom of downtube |
Sizing:
| Size |
IN / CM |
| S |
5'1" — 5'5" / 155 — 165cm |
| M |
5'5" — 5'9" / 165 — 175cm |
| L |
5'9" — 6'1" / 175 — 185cm |
| XL |
6'1" — 6'5" / 185 — 196cm |
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