Santa Cruz Hightower 3 CC X01 AXS RSV 29 S gloss translucent purple 2023

Sovereign in the middle suspension travel range

145mm travel at the rear and 150mm at the front. There are descents that can use more travel, but if the climb is just as important to you as the descent and you can get going on your home trails, then the Hightower is the perfect bike.

Appealing rear end performance

Compared to the last Hightower, Santa Cruz has significantly reduced the anti-squat value in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves the response of the rear end, both on the climb and on the descent, due to the decoupling of the drive.

Fine suspension feeling

The characteristics of the rear triangle are relatively straight. And develops a slight progression towards the end of the suspension travel. This improves performance on hard hits and provides consistent support.

glove box

Pack everything you need under the solid flap in your down tube. Including your fine gloves. The bike comes standard with "Tool Wallet" and "Tube Purse", two high-quality bags that store your things safely and practically.

Window to the SAG

A small window makes it easier to adjust the suspension. Other nice details are the mudguard that protects the shock from dirt, clean cable routing in the frame and the rubberized down tube protection.

flip chip

In the low setting, the rear end becomes a bit more progressive, especially at the end of the stroke for more support before the bottom out. In the High setting, the bike sits slightly higher and offers the rider more mid-travel support. All inventors and sensitive shredders can adapt the chassis to their driving style and preferences.

Size dependent geometry

The chainstay length and seat tube angle are matched to the frame size, so every rider, regardless of their height, gets the same balanced geometry.

29 inch wheels

The lower rolling resistance and the sovereignty of the 29" wheels inspire confidence and help the driver to gain ground efficiently.

VPP™
The VPP™ system can be optimized for each bike in such a way that the right balance between drivetrain efficiency and rear end performance is always achieved. That means: If it says "VPP™" on it, you can be sure that the rear triangle has been optimized exactly for the purpose for which the bike was built.