Santa Cruz Highball Carbon C S
Details
The Highball is our race-bred XC hardtail.
When the TR (or the competition) calls for the direct drive efficiency that only a hardtail can offer, the Highball is the choice. It looks straightforward but that belies the high-tech features and design hidden within. This is a modern take on the simple machine that many still choose to put battery acid in their thighs and fire in their lungs in order to conquer something. Whether you're chasing medals, personal demons, or just some riding buddies, this is a hardtail you'll be happy to log long hours upon.
Hard on the throttle, soft on the body
Hardtails are about as subtle as bikes come, and in the case of the Highball, simplistic refinement belies engineering effort. We've learned from our road biking pals that a great deal of a hardtail's compliance comes from the seatpost: the smaller the diameter, the softer the feel, and with more seat post exposed to daylight, more compliance is had— which is the reason the Highball features low slung top tube and the smaller, 27.2mm diameter post. But you need not be sitting to recognize the 'soft' feel of the Highball— the dropped seat stays are made of custom laminate, finely tuned here in Santa Cruz for vertical compliance— and they're oriented to isolate the top tube from high-speed trail chatter, reducing feedback to the, uh, engine.
SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly
The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself.
S | M | L | XL | |
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Reach | 415 | 440 | 460 | 490 |
Stack | 596 | 605 | 614 | 633 |
Head Tube Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
Seat Tube Length | 405 | 430 | 470 | 530 |
Front Center | 693 | 719 | 743 | 781 |
BB Height | 313 | 313 | 313 | 313 |
BB Drop | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Wheelbase | 1119 | 1145 | 1169 | 1207 |
Rear Center | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
Head Tube Length | 95 | 105 | 115 | 135 |
Top Tube Length | 595 | 619 | 642 | 677 |
Seat Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
Standover Height | 707 | 704 | 739 | 755 |
S | 152 - 165cm |
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M | 165 - 178cm |
L | 178 - 185cm |
XL | 185 - 198cm |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Specs
Frame | Carbon C |
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Fork | RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/Remote |
Rims | RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29" |
Hubs |
Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h Rear: DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 34t |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level TL |
Rotors | Avid Centerline, 160mm |
Handlebars | SRAM Atmos Flat Bar |
Stem | SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado, CroMo |
Pedals | Sold separately |
* Subject to change without notice.