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Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes.
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes.
Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C - 70 Kit - Matte Black

£4,899.00
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Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined

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In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase or you have received a faulty item, please review our returns policy below:

REFUNDS
Refunds are processed via the original payment method used for your purchase and refunds can only be processed to the card originally used for the transaction. Please allow up to 14 days for the monies to be visible in your account, this is due to bank clearance policies. Cheques are not accepted as a method of payment or for refunds.

STORE PURCHASES
We are happy to refund your item within 7 days for a full refund, or 14 days for a credit note. Proof of purchase is required, i.e. a receipt and items are to be unopened and unused (unless faulty). Kindly note we are unable to refund customised, special and bicycle orders.

WEB ORDER RETURNS
All customers are to email
info@essexbicycles.com for all returns and queries prior to posting. Returns will not be accepted unless you have received an email confirmation from Essex Bicycles.

We are able to accept refunds for items within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or credit note. Proof of purchase is required and all items are to be unopened and unused (unless faulty) and returned in its original condition and packaging.

All web order purchases are to be returned to our store address unless arranged otherwise and the customer is responsible for all postage costs and for packaging the item safely and securely. Customers are to email info@essexbicycles with the order number and date of purchase before being returned to Essex Bicycles. This is required in order to process all refunds efficiently and without further delays.

DISTANCE SELLING
In addition to our Returns Policy, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations, you have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days from the day you receive your goods if you are an online, mail or telephone order customer. You then have a further 14 days from the date you notify the retailer of your cancellation to return the goods. Under the Consumer Rights Act you have an early right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund. However, this right is limited to 30 days from the date you took ownership of the goods (this could be the date of purchase or the date the goods were delivered to you - whichever is later).

FAULTY GOODS
Under the Consumer Rights Act you have an early right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund. But this right is limited to 30 days from the date you took ownership of the goods (this could be the date of purchase or the date the goods were delivered to you - whichever is later).’

Santa Cruz Hightower Carbon C - 70 Kit - Matte Black

Season:2026

Brand:Santa Cruz

Code:SCHIGH70MB

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.
Technical Information

Material

Carbon C

Frame

Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™

Travel

150mm

Weight

34.71lbs / 15.74kg

Wheel Size

29"
Suspension

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm

Shock

FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Cassette

SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Chain

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chainguide

N/A

Crankset

SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm

Rear Derailleur

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd

Right Shifter

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes

Brakes

SRAM DB8

Front Rotor

SRAM Centerline, 200mm

Rear Rotor

SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit

Grips / Bar Tape

Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Handlebars

Burgtec Alloy Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 30mm Rise -or- e13 TRS Base Bar

Headset

Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel

Seatpost

SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150, L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 200mm

Stem

OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem All Sizes: 40mm
Wheels

Front Rim

Reserve 30|TR AL

Front Hub

SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h

Front Tire

Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO

Rear Rim

Reserve 30|TR AL

Rear Hub

SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h

Rear Tire

Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+

Valves

Reserve Fillmore Valves
Specs

Bottom Bracket Shell

Threaded 73mm

Rear Brake Mount

180mm PM

Chainguide_standard

ISCG05

Shock Length

230mm

Fork Axle to Crown

571mm

Fork Offset

44mm

Front Derailleur Mount

None

Headset

Integrated (IS41/52)

Max Chainring Size

36t

Max Rotor Size

220mm

Max Tire Clearance

May vary according to tire and rim model

2.5"

Rear Spacing

148mm

Rear Travel

150mm

Recommended Sag

30%

Seat Clamp Diameter

36.4mm

Shock Mounting Hardware Lower

30x8

Shock Mounting Hardware Upper

40x10

Shock Stroke

57.5mm

Suspension System

VPP

UDH Compatible

Yes

Water Bottle Mounts

1
Sizing Information
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