2026 Santa Cruz Hightower XTR RSV Mountain Bike
- Brand:: Santa Cruz
- Product Code: 26SC-Hightower-XTR-RSV
- Availability: In Stock
2026 Santa Cruz Hightower XTR RSV Mountain Bike
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
| FRAME |
Carbon CC 29" 150mm Travel VPP™ Suspension System BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Matte Black (Hightower 2026) |
|---|---|
| FORK |
FOX 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| SHOCK |
FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5 Travel: 150mm |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XTR Threaded |
| HEADSET | Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset |
| STEM | Industry Nine A35 — All Sizes: 40mm |
| HANDLEBAR |
Santa Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise |
| SADDLE | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless Rails |
| SEATPOST |
RockShox Reverb AXS S: 150mm | M: 175mm | L/XL: 200mm | XXL: 225mm Type: Dropper |
| GROUPSET | |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano XTR Di2 M9250, SGS, 12-Speed |
| CRANK | Shimano XTR M9220, 32T — All Sizes: 170mm |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano XTR M9250 Shift Switch |
| CASSETTE | Shimano XTR 9200, 10-51T |
| CHAIN | Shimano XTR 9100, 12-Speed |
| CHAIN GUIDE | N/A |
| BRAKES |
Shimano XTR 9220 Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| WHEELS | |
| RIMS | Front: Reserve 30|HD Carbon Rear: Reserve 30|HD Carbon |
| FRONT HUB | Industry Nine Hydra 2 — 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| REAR HUB | Industry Nine Hydra 2 — 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| TIRES |
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| DISC ROTORS |
Front: Shimano MT905, 203mm Rear: Shimano MT905, 180mm |

