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2018

Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+

Santa Cruz Hightower 2018

5599

Enduro

Colour / Gloss Mango and Orange, Gloss Cannery Grey and Blue

Size / S, M, L, XL, XXL

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At a glance

The 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ is an Enduro Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5" wheels, is priced at $5,599 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including S, M, L, XL, XXL, has Fox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Santa Cruz's Hightower range of mountain bikes.

VPP suspension, Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks, Double sealed pivots, No front derailleur compatibility, 29″ wheel compatible

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Carbon C with internal cable routing, molded rubber swingarm protection, and downtube protector
  • Fork
    FOX 36 Performance Elite, 150mm
  • Shock
    FOX Float Performance Elite DPS
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Novatec D641, 15mm x 110mm, 32 hole
    Rear: Novatec D642, 12mm x 148mm, 32 hole
  • Wheels
    Race Face AR 40
  • Wheel Size
    27.5"
  • Spokes
    DT Competition with Sapim Secure Lock 14mm brass nipples
  • Tires
    Front: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8", 3c, EXO, TR
    Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8", EXO, TR
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    434mm, none, 30 tooth, Shimano SLX M7000
  • Crank
    Race Face Turbine
  • Bottom Bracket
    335mm, threaded
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano XT M8000 with Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm rotors front and rear, Shimano XT M8000
  • Handlebar
    Santa Cruz AM Carbon, 31.8mm diameter, 780mm wide, flat
  • Saddle
    WTB Silverado Pro
  • Seatpost
    RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm, 36.4mm, single bolt, 31.6mm, 36.4mm, single bolt
  • Stem
    Race Face Turbine, 50mm
  • Grips
    Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
  • Headset
    Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+?

A 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ is typically priced around $5,599 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+?

The 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ may be purchased directly from Santa Cruz.

Q: What size wheels does the 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ have?

The 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ should I get?

The 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ comes in sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C XE 27.5+ size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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