The whole Santa Cruz lineup is bananas, with almost every single bike being very capable across different trail types. Their lower-link mounted VPP suspension pedals so well that it's hard to tell how much travel you have under your seat until you drop in to a descent, meaning you can get the exact model that'll suit your local trails best. The Santa Cruz Bicycles Hightower A S Complete Mountain Bike is the bike that combines all its stablemates' powers into one bike, the meanest of the collected means, the extraordinary average of all their bikes summed up. This Blurry Nomad is the Megatower for pedalers, if you know what we mean.
Aluminum Frame
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock – Super Deluxe Select+ is built for the latest breed of hard hitting enduro and trail bikes. Offering the ride control you need paired with a user-friendly threshold adjustment all rolled into a great high performance-to-value package. They even threw in Maxima Plush fluid to reduce friction and silence noise.
Shock Adjustments – Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Integrated Headset
Fox 36 Float Performance – Performance forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, but have a different damper (FIT GRIP) with fewer adjustments.
Fork Adjustments – Three On-the-Fly Compression Damping Positions (Open / Medium / Firm), 10-Clicks of Low-Speed Rebound Adjust, Air Spring Pressure
SRAM GX Eagle™ – SRAM Eagle™ drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance. Eagle™ drivetrains are designed, tested and proven to deliver the lightest, highest-performing, most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range that allows you to realize your bike's potential beyond where it has ever been. Every SRAM GX Eagle™ component is 100% compatible with all levels of SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
SRAM Code R Brakeset – Sleek, easy to use, yet immensely powerful. Code R packs a winning punch with a reliable DirectLink™ lever mated to Code’s new oversized four-piston caliper. SRAM’s signature ergonomics are supplemented by the tool-free reach adjust for a fit to each riders’ needs, to unleash Code’s superior braking power, consistency and modulation.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Race Face AR Offset 30 29" Rims Laced to DT Swiss 370 Hubs – Tough hubs connected to light and burly aluminum rims--this is a trail-ripping setup that's ready to absorb all the trail action you see. With great feel and even better durability, these wheels won't disappoint.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Tires – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat. With MaxxGrip up front and MaxxTerra compound on the rear, this is a no-compromise rubber setup.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Top Tube (mm) | 567 | 596 | 619 | 646 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
Stack (mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 |
Reach (mm) | 428 | 456 | 473 | 493 |
Standover Height (mm) | 704 | 718 | 717 | 718 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 77.1 | 77 | 76.8 | 76.6 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 434 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 130 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1179 | 1208 | 1232 | 1261 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |