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 |