2023 Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower Base XL Hi
Build
700C/29 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat upright stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension trail mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 652mm |
| Reach | 495mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.32:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Unknown | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 647mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 18.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.8deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9deg |
| Head Tube Length | 145mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 31mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 438.9mm |
| Front-Center | 836mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 837.1mm |
| Wheelbase | 1276mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 45.1mm |
| Trail | 125.2mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 113.3mm |
| Wheel Flop | 48.2mm |
| Standover Height | 714mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 294mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 171mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 743.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 2019.9mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 800mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 150mm |
| Rear Travel | 145mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/hightower