Santa Cruz Bicycles

Hightower C Mountain Bike Frame

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Float X feels perfectly matched to the Hightower C—especially when I’m pushing hard through rock gardens or hitting repeat descents. It’s the rear shock I’d spec every time for riders who want extra small-bump sensitivity and confident support without going full coil."

The Hightower C Mountain Bike Frame with a Fox Float X rear shock delivers the ideal combination of all-mountain travel, efficiency, and descending prowess. Featuring 150mm of rear travel powered by Santa Cruz's refined VPP™ platform, the frame responds intuitively on long, technical climbs while staying planted and supportive through rugged terrain. The Float X shock dials in enhanced small-bump compliance, adjustable low-speed compression, and a firm pedaling platform that still unlocks plush sensitivity when the trail gets rowdy.

Geometry updates include a slacker 64.2° head tube angle and size-specific chainstays, ensuring stability and cornering confidence across all frame sizes. With compatibility for 160mm forks and aggressive 29 x 2.5in tires, the Hightower is equipped to handle rowdy trail rides, big backcountry missions, and bike park weekends alike.

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Santa Cruz’s thoughtful frame details—like Boost 148 spacing, threaded bottom bracket, UDH, and ISCG-05 tabs—keep compatibility broad and builds straightforward. The Glovebox storage compartment is a standout for stash-and-go simplicity, and the internal cable routing ensures a clean cockpit look. Combined with a lifetime warranty on the frame and bearings, this Hightower C + Float X setup is built for riders who want premium suspension performance without compromise.