Huge range of downhill and full suspension mountain bikes from all the leading brands
Built for big days in big terrain.
Hightower has the versatility to deal with whatever appears on the horizon. Running either proven 29" wheels or the new monster-truck 27.5”+ standard, Hightower seamlessly adapts to the trails and style you ride, no matter where you are in the world.
So the big question, 27.5+ or 29?
29
If straight line speed, rallying through rock gardens and sprinting out of turns is your bag, then 29” wheels are the big ticket. Upgrade to the new Santa Cruz Reserve carbon rims and you have a precision instrument on your hands.
27.5+
When conditions get loose and the traction just ain’t there, you’ll want to reach for bigger tires. 27.5+ elevates Hightower to a whole different level, enabling you to rise above the fray, rail the soft spots, and carry momentum where standard tires bog down.
No matter what size you run, geometry remains optimized thanks to a “High/Low” setting on the upper link that flips to adjust bottom bracket height*. Hightower’s 67° head angle, longer reach and trim chain stays combine to create an altogether different class of dreadnought in any configuration. Meanwhile, 150mm of seat dropper, a water bottle mount, and internal routing reflect an armada of killer details.
135mm of VPP® travel is reinforced by a 148 rear axle spacing and the kind of linkage arrangement and swingarm design we reserve for the heaviest hitters in our model line up. The resulting package leaves Hightower standing head and shoulders above anything else out there.
*Please note: 140mm fork comes standard on the 29” kits, and is exchanged for a 150mm version on the 27+ builds to keep the 67° head angle consistent.
Features
35mm (5.3") VPP™ suspension
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
15mm thru-axle fork
27.5 Plus-Compatible
29" wheels
Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks
Carbon C and Carbon CC frame options
Double sealed pivots for long bearing life
Integrated Headset (IS41; IS52)
Internal carbon tubes ensure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables
ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Kit |
R |
S |
XE |
Price |
$2599USD |
$2599USD |
$2599USD |
Wheel Size |
29 |
29 |
29 |
Fork |
RockShox Revalation RC 140 |
FOX 36 F140 Performance |
FOX 36 F140 Performance Elite |
Shock |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
SRAM GX Eagle |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Shifters |
SRAM NX |
SRAM GX Eagle |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Crankset |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
SRAM GX Eagle 30T |
Race Face Turbine 30T |
Cassette |
SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
E13 TRS Race 11SPD Cassette 9-46T |
Chain |
SRAM PC1110 |
SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
Shimano SLX M7000 |
Bottom Bracket |
|
SRAM GXP Team BB |
|
Brakes |
SRAM Level T |
SRAM Guide R |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Brake Rotors |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm |
Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Bars |
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Stem |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
Race Face Turbine Basic 50mm |
Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Front Hub |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Hub 15x110 |
Rear Hub |
Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Novatec D642 Rear Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Novatec D642 Rear Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Rims |
WTB ST i25 TCS 29 |
Race Face AR 27 29 32h |
Race Face AR 24 29 32h |
Spokes |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (32) |
DT Competition (32) |
Front Tire |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR |
Nipples |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (32) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (32) |
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR |
Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR |
Maxxis Ardent Race 29x2.35 TR EXO |
Tubes |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Seat Post |
RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Saddle |
WTB Volt Race |
WTB Volt Race |
WTB Silverado Pro |
Kit |
R+ |
S+ |
XE+ |
Price |
$3999USD |
$4899USD |
$5599USD |
Wheel Size |
27.5+ |
27.5+ |
27.5+ |
Fork |
RockShox Revalation RC 150 |
FOX 36 F150 Performance |
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 150 |
Shock |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
SRAM GX Eagle |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Shifters |
SRAM NX |
SRAM GX Eagle |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Crankset |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
SRAM GX Eagle 30T |
Race Face Turbine 30T |
Cassette |
SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
E13 TRS Race 11SPD Cassette 9-46T |
Chain |
SRAM PC1110 |
SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
Shimano SLX M7000 |
Bottom Bracket |
|
SRAM GXP Team BB |
|
Brakes |
SRAM Level T |
SRAM Guide R |
Shimano XT M8000 |
Brake Rotors |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm |
Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Bars |
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Stem |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
Race Face Turbine Basic 50mm |
Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Front Hub |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D641 Front Disc Hub 15x110 |
Rear Hub |
Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Novatec D642 Rear Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Novatec D642 Rear Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Rims |
Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Spokes |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (32) |
DT Competition (32) |
Front Tire |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR |
Nipples |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (32) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (32) |
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Tubes |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Seat Post |
RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Saddle |
WTB Volt Race |
WTB Volt Race |
WTB Silverado Pro |