SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER 4 C 29 - LARGE
Do it all carbon trail bike built for speed, traction, and real control
The Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C 29 in Large is a carbon trail bike designed to cover the widest range of riding, from long climbs to fast technical descents. A Carbon C frame, 150mm rear travel with VPP suspension, and a 160mm FOX 36 Performance Elite fork deliver efficient pedaling and confident control. Wireless SRAM GX AXS T-Type shifting and powerful Maven brakes complete a build meant for aggressive everyday trail riding.
This Large Hightower is in stock and can be professionally assembled and inspected prior to pickup or shipment. As an authorized Santa Cruz dealer, we support manufacturer warranty, proper setup, and a clean handoff for national buyers. National shipping available. Contact us for current build and delivery options.
Hightower is for riders who want one bike that can handle almost everything. It is fast enough for big trail days, composed enough for rough descents, and efficient enough to keep climbing without feeling like you are dragging extra travel. It is the right choice if you want a 29er platform that stays stable at speed and grips in technical corners. It is not the right fit if your priority is bike park level travel, or if you want the lightest short travel trail bike over stability and capability.
Santa Cruz VPP is built to stay efficient under pedaling while remaining active over impacts. The 150mm rear travel platform gives you real support on rough trails without turning the bike into a slow feeling sled. For riders who want to cover miles and still push descents, this is the Hightower advantage.
A FOX 36 Performance Elite fork with 160mm travel adds front end stability and control when the trail gets steep or choppy. This is a sweet spot setup for aggressive trail riders who want more composure than a 140mm bike without stepping all the way into enduro geometry and weight.
SRAM GX AXS T-Type provides wireless shifting built to handle modern trail loads and keep performance consistent over time. SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth brakes bring strong stopping power with big rotors for confidence in steep sections and long descents. This build is aligned with riders who push speed and want control without fuss.
Hightower is the Santa Cruz do it all 29er for riders who want one bike to cover the most terrain. If you want more travel and a more gravity biased feel, you typically look toward an enduro platform. If you want a faster, more direct feel for smoother trails, a shorter travel trail bike may feel snappier. Hightower sits in the middle and is designed to be the everyday answer for aggressive trail riders.
Yes. This listing is for the Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C 29 in size Large. If you want help confirming fit, share your height and inseam and we will help you validate sizing before shipment or pickup.
This build uses 150mm rear travel and a 160mm fork. That combination is aimed at aggressive trail riding where you want composure on rough descents without moving fully into long travel enduro territory.
Yes. Hightower is designed to cover the widest range of riding, including long climbs, technical descents, and fast rolling singletrack. Riders who want one bike for most trails often land here because it balances efficiency and capability.
Yes. This build uses SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless shifting designed for modern trail loads and consistent performance. Wireless shifting can reduce cable related maintenance over time and keeps shifting clean in wet or gritty conditions.
Yes. We can support national buyers with professional assembly, inspection, and secure bike packing for shipment. If you prefer local pickup, we can schedule a setup appointment to dial fit and suspension settings before you ride.
| Material | Carbon C |
|---|---|
| Travel | 150mm |
| Wheel Size | 29 |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5 |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+ |
| Valves | Reserve Fillmore Valves |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| Front Rim | Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30 |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
| Rear Rim | Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30 |
| Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 200mm |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
| Handlebars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
| Stem | OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Battery Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger |
*Product specifications are subject to change without notice.