Hightower C Mountain Bike Frame
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Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C—adjustable Carbon trail platform, VPP™ plushness, integrated tools, and smart geometry shifts
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“The Hightower Frame C is engineered to ride smooth yet snappy, with flip-chip geometry tuning and tool-ready integration making it a master of all-mountain performance.”
The Hightower Frame C is the all‑terrain tool for riders chasing performance without baggage. Its refined Carbon C construction houses a 150 mm VPP™ rear triangle designed to balance pedal efficiency and absorber strength. With a Trail‑tuned flip‑chip, this frame offers a trail‑focused geometry setup that’s livelier in the high position and more stable in the low—great for dialing your ride on the fly. The downtube Glovebox conceals removable tool storage, while internal cable routing boosts cockpit clarity and makes it e‑drivetrain ready via SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger. A BSA layout simplifies drivetrain maintenance, and size‑specific frame tuning keeps steering and compliance consistent from S to XXL. Whether you’re building a trail crusher or designing your own long‑travel rig, the Hightower Frame C forms the backbone of a bike that stays sharp, smooth, and ready for anything.
Details
- Carbon C full‑suspension frame tuned for 150 mm rear travel; compatible with 160 mm fork and 29″ wheels
- VPP™ suspension with revised pivot layout and flip‑chip geometry that adjusts BB height, headtube angle, and shock progression
- Integrated Glovebox storage in downtube with tool wallet and tube purse—keeping essentials safe but invisible
- Internal cable routing for clean cockpit setup and SRAM UDH derailleur hanger compatibility for future‑proof drivetrain choices
- Standard BSA bottom bracket for serviceability, along with seatpost and tire options tailored to each frame size
- Item #SNZK1QG
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Wheel Size
- 29in
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
- Rear Travel
- 150mm
- Fork Travel
- 160mm (suggested)
- Bottom Bracket Type
- BSA
- Cable Routing
- internal
- Brake Type
- [caliper] 180mm post mount, [rotor] 223mm max
- Seatpost Diameter
- 31.6mm
- Seat Collar
- 36.4mm
- Rear Axle
- 12x148mm
- Tire Clearance
- 2.5in
- Dropouts
- UDH
- Claimed Weight
- 6.84lbs
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime
Build Your Dream Bike
Our Gearhead Experts work with you one-on-one to spec every component from frame to finish, matched to your riding style, terrain, and budget. Submit the form to get started, or call 801-204-4681 to talk now.