The Santa Cruz Hightower 4 is designed to take on every trail, from fast rolling singletrack to technical terrain. Combining 150mm of VPP™ rear travel and a 160mm fork, the Hightower 4 offers the perfect blend of efficiency, comfort, and control.
More Travel: Upgraded to 150mm of rear travel with a 160mm fork, the Hightower is more capable than ever.
VPP™ Suspension: Re-configured for better pivot placement and improved anti-squat for an efficient yet plush ride.
29-Inch Wheels: Fast-rolling and composed across a variety of terrain, with dedicated frame sizes from Small to XXL.
Glovebox Storage: Integrated downtube storage compartment for your ride essentials, keeping your tools and snacks secure and accessible.
Future-Proof Design: The frame is fully internal cable routing ready and is approved for coil shocks, offering durability and compatibility for future upgrades.
Santa Cruz Hightower 4 - R Kit Specifications
Frame: Carbon C, 29", 150mm Travel VPP™
Rear Shock: FOX Rhythm, 230x57.5
Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base, 150mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Chain Guide: N/A
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL or RaceFace AR30
Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL or RaceFace AR30
Front Rotor: Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor: Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Handlebar: Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm