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Highball 29 D Complete Mountain Bike - 2017

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Philosophical.

The Highball 29 D Complete Mountain Bike represents Santa Cruz's commitment to the kind of riding that first put mountain bikes on our radar: pure fun. The industry is awash with models that feature killer apps and microgram weight savings, but the Highball 29's D build eschews all of that pomp in favor of the hardnose circumstance of trail riding. It's built-up with names that have long dominated the discipline, and the bike's high-speed capabilities are informed by a geometry that, to quote Santa Cruz, is a "race bike […] not a wheelie machine." This speed-centric mentality aligns neatly with our knobby-tire philosophy: riding is fun and riding fast is more fun.


In order to accommodate its wagon wheels, the Highball 29's chainstays register at a hair under 17 inches, but a steep head tube brings the wheelbase to over a half-inch shorter than the smaller-wheeled Highball 27. The Highball 29 is nimble enough to gently pick through trail furniture and it tracks through berms like a cat on carpet, but it still shines brightest when the throttle is fully open. The 12 x 142mm rear axle is the stiff rear triangle's best friend, ensuring that every possible watt goes straight into the trail, but the slimmed-down 27.2mm seatpost helps to alleviate chatter from the countless more miles of trail you'll be able to cover compared to the hulking six-inch bikes your buddies are on.


Details

  • A hardtail built for cross-country speed, not showroom floor bling
  • Steep front end stays on point while grinding out climbs
  • Exhibits nimble agility when the trail turns crunchy
  • Alloy frame doesn't crumble under off-road abuse
  • Build kit spec'd to endure unruly trails and devil-may-care lines
  • Item #SNZ00AU
Frame Material
hydroformed aluminum
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL
Front Travel
100 mm
Headset
1-1/8 - 1-1/2 in Cane Creek 10
Shifters
SRAM NX (right only)
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX
ISCG Tabs
no
Crankset
32 t Race Face Affect
Bottom Bracket
English threaded
Cassette
11 - 42 t SRAM PG-1130
Chain
SRAM PC-1110
Brakeset
SRAM Level
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Rotors
160 mm Avid Centerline
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve Flat
Handlebar Width
720 mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
Stem
Race Face Ride
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Race Face Ride
Seatpost Diameter
27.2 mm
Wheelset
[rims] WTB STP i19 TCS
Hubs
[front] Novatec D711, [rear] Novatec D772
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm thru-axle
Tires
Maxxis Crossmark
Tire Size
29 x 2.1 in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
cross country
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime on frame