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 |
X01 |
X01+ |
XX1 |
XX1+ |
Price |
$4419USD |
$4419USD |
$4419USD |
$4419USD |
Wheel Size |
29 |
27.5+ |
29 |
27.5+ |
Fork |
FOX 36 F140 Performance Elite |
FOX 36 F150 Performance Elite |
FOX 36 F140 Factory |
FOX 36 F150 Factory |
Shock |
FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima |
FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM X01 Eagle |
SRAM X01 Eagle |
SRAM XX1 Eagle |
SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Shifters |
SRAM X01 Eagle |
SRAM X01 Eagle |
SRAM XX1 Eagle |
SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Crankset |
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 30T |
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 30T |
SRAM XX1 Eagle 30T |
SRAM XX1 Eagle 30T |
Cassette |
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
Chain |
SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD |
SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD |
SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 SPD |
SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 SPD |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM GXP Team BB |
SRAM GXP Team BB |
SRAM GXP Team BB |
SRAM GXP Team BB |
Brakes |
SRAM Guide RSC |
SRAM Guide RSC |
SRAM Guide Ultimate |
SRAM Guide Ultimate |
Brake Rotors |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 110 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 110 IS Integrated Headset |
Bars |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 780 |
Stem |
Easton Haven 55mm |
Easton Haven 55mm |
Easton Haven 55mm |
Easton Haven 55mm |
Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Front Hub |
DT 350 15x110mm 28H Front Hub |
DT 350 15x110mm 28H Front Hub |
I9 15x110mm 28H Front Hub |
I9 15x110mm 28H Front Hub |
Rear Hub |
DT 350 148x12 28h Rear Hub XD |
DT 350 148x12 28h Rear Hub XD |
I9 148x12 28h Rear Hub XD |
I9 148x12 28h Rear Hub XD |
Rims |
Race Face ARC 27 29 28h |
Race Face ARC 40 27.5 28h |
Race Face ARC 27 29 28h |
Race Face ARC 40 27.5 28h |
Rim Options |
Santa Cruz Reserve 27 Carbon Rim |
Enve Rim 27+ |
Santa Cruz Reserve 27 Carbon Rim |
Enve Rim 27+ |
Spokes |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
Front Tire |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO 3C TR |
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Tubes |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Nipples |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28) |
Seat Post |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Saddle |
WTB Silverado Pro |
WTB Silverado Pro |
WTB Silverado SLT |
WTB Silverado SLT |