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2025 Santa Cruz Highball GX AXS
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $5,049.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Matte Dark Teal
- Weight
- 23.19 lbs / 10.52 kg
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000345
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
Suspension is concentrated at the fork, so fork setup and rear-tire pressure are the main tools for balancing front and rear behavior. Electronic shifting removes the usual shift cable but adds a separate battery and controls, while the 520% cassette range describes how much gearing is available. Carbon construction changes the inspection emphasis from metal-style dents and corrosion to impact damage, ripples and overtightened clamp areas.
Suspension setup
Front only
Fork settings affect the front while rear-wheel behavior remains dependent on tire and wheel setup.
Drivetrain
Electronic · 520% range
Shift-system battery state joins derailleur setup and sprocket compatibility as a troubleshooting variable.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Wheel standard
29 in · 622 mm
Rim width and frame or fork clearance remain important beyond nominal diameter.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainConfirm every shift-system battery charges, every shift control works and the derailleur moves cleanly across the cassette. Make sure the matching shift-system charger is included, then measure chain wear and inspect the cassette teeth.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Santa Cruz Highball GX AXS · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Carbon C Frame · Fork: RockShox Sid SL Select+, 3-Position, 100mm, w/Remote
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Sid SL Select+, 3-Position, 100mm, w/Remote
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Bridge · Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd · Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB · Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t · Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29 · Rims: (F) RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" / (R) RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" · Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h / (R) DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h · Front tire: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO · Rear tire: Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset · Handlebar: Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise · Stem: SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm · Seatpost: RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm · Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Carbon C Frame |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Select+, 3-Position, 100mm, w/Remote |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Brakes
| Brakes | SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise |
| Stem | SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos |
| Seatpost | RaceFace Next, 27.2, 400mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h / (R) DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
|---|---|
| Rims | (F) RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" / (R) RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.35", EXO |
| Wheel Size | 29 |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 405 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 530 mm |
| Top tube | 595 mm | 619 mm | 642 mm | 677 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1119 mm | 1145 mm | 1169 mm | 1207 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 605 mm | 614 mm | 633 mm |
| Standover height | 708 mm | 715 mm | 740 mm | 756 mm |
| Front center | 693 mm | 719 mm | 743 mm | 781 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
S geometry
Riding position
The 596 mm stack is tall relative to the 415 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. The 73.5° effective seat angle is comparatively relaxed for a modern mountain bike, placing the seated position farther behind the bottom bracket than a steep climbing-oriented layout.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1119 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 426 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
Its bottom-bracket drop of 60 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its wheelbase of 1119 mm sits toward the shorter end.
M geometry
Riding position
A 440 mm reach paired with 605 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. The 73.5° effective seat angle is comparatively relaxed for a modern mountain bike, placing the seated position farther behind the bottom bracket than a steep climbing-oriented layout.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1145 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 426 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its wheelbase of 1145 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 60 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
L geometry
Riding position
A 460 mm reach paired with 614 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. The 73.5° effective seat angle is comparatively relaxed for a modern mountain bike, placing the seated position farther behind the bottom bracket than a steep climbing-oriented layout.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1169 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 426 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its wheelbase of 1169 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its reach of 460 mm sits toward the shorter end.
XL geometry
Riding position
With 490 mm of reach and 633 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. The 73.5° effective seat angle is comparatively relaxed for a modern mountain bike, placing the seated position farther behind the bottom bracket than a steep climbing-oriented layout.
Handling tendencies
A 67° head angle combined with a 1207 mm wheelbase points to fairly neutral for modern mountain handling steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 426 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Archive context
Its wheelbase of 1207 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 426 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The seat angle of 73.5° sits toward the more relaxed end.
Across the size range
From S to XL, reach grows by 75 mm and stack by 37 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 426 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
Gallery
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.