Product Details
The Santa Cruz Hightower C 70 is built for riders who seek a versatile trail bike that excels in both technical climbs and rugged descents. Featuring a Carbon C frame with 150mm of VPP suspension, this bike delivers the perfect balance of efficiency, plushness, and control, whether you're tackling tight singletrack or descending rocky trails.
The FOX Float Rhythm rear shock and RockShox Lyrik Base fork provide ample suspension travel, absorbing every bump with ease, while maintaining a responsive feel for both aggressive descents and smooth ascents. The 29” wheels offer optimal stability and speed, making the Hightower C 70 ready for any terrain.
With the SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type drivetrain, you get precise, smooth shifting across a wide range, while the SRAM DB8 brakes and 200mm rotors provide confident stopping power, even on steep, technical descents. The bike rolls on Reserve 30|TR AL wheels with Maxxis Minion DHR II and DHF tires, offering outstanding grip and traction on loose, rocky, or muddy trails.
The Hightower C 70 is designed for riders who demand a bike that can handle it all—climbs, descents, and everything in between. Whether you're tackling all-day adventures or shredding your local trail, the Hightower C 70 is built to perform.
Key Features:
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150mm VPP Suspension – Ideal balance for technical trails and descents
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29” Wheels – Stability and speed for tackling any terrain
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SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Drivetrain – Precise, reliable shifting performance
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SRAM DB8 Brakes – Powerful stopping power with 200mm rotors
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Reserve 30|TR AL Wheels – Durable and high-performance for aggressive riding
Specification | Detail |
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Fork | RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm |
Shock | FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
Shifter | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
Cassette | SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
Front Brake | SRAM DB8 |
Front Rotor | SRAM Centerline, 200mm |
Rear Rotor | SRAM Centerline, 200mm |
Handlebars | Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar |
Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel |
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+ |
Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
Rear Brake Mount | 180mm PM |
Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
Max Chainring Size | 36t |
Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Shock Length | 230mm |
Shock Stroke | 57.5mm |
Shock Bushing Size Front | 40x10 (standard bushing) |
Shock Bushing Size Rear | 30x8 (roller bearing) |
Fork Offset | 44mm |
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 434 | 436 | 439 | 442 | 445 |
Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
BB Drop (Front Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
BB Drop (Rear Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1206 | 1237 | 1264 | 1296 | 1328 |
Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4°/78.1° |
Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |