Santa Cruz Bicycles

Hightower C Eagle 90 Mountain Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is the Hightower setup I’d recommend to any rider who needs a little extra muscle. The FOX Float X gives you that extra support for bigger hits, and the Reserve aluminum wheels are a huge plus for durability. Paired with SRAM’s newest T-Type group, this bike is absolutely dialed out of the box."

The Hightower C 29 90 Mountain Bike is built for riders who want the freedom to ride anything—without switching bikes. Its 150mm VPP™ rear suspension, now improved with a lower anti-squat design and reconfigured kinematics, smooths out rugged terrain while maintaining efficient pedaling. The FOX Float X Performance shock unlocks mid-stroke support and advanced damping without going full coil, while the 160mm FOX 36 fork up front offers precise control and stiffness.

This 90-level build delivers a reliable and responsive package with SRAM’s Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain at its core. The XS-1275 cassette and Flattop GX chain give you crisp shifting, even under hard load, and the SRAM 90 DUB crankset powers your climbs with a 32t ring. Braking performance is handled by the SRAM Maven Base paired with HS2 rotors, delivering predictable modulation and confident stopping on descents.

The frame’s Glovebox internal storage makes space for spares and snacks, while Reserve 30|TR alloy wheels paired with DT Swiss 370 hubs offer a great blend of compliance and strength for aggressive lines. Finished with a OneUp cockpit and dropper post, the Hightower C 29 90 is built for long rides, steep descents, and everything in between—just how a true all-mountain bike should be.

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