Product Description
The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.
More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.
Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.
Santa Cruz Highball R Carbon: Specifications
| Weight | 11.23kg / 24.75lbs |
| Material | Carbon C |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29″, w/Remote |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t – 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL) |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T |
| Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 160mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | Race Face Aeffect |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15×110, 32h |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12×148, 32h |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TSC 2.0 29″ RIms |
| Rim Options | |
| Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Aspen, 29″x2.25″, EXO TR |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Aspen, 29″x2.25″, EXO TR |
| Tubes | Stans Sealant 2oz |
| Seat Post | Race Face Ride |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle |
