VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2025 Santa Cruz Hightower S

Velopedia Archive ID 900000331

Overview

Model year2025
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelHightower S
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900000331
Original MSRP$5,899.00
ColorsMatte Deep Purple; Gloss Day Green
SizesS; M; L; XL; XXL
Weight33.55 lbs / 15.21 kg

Frameset

Frame constructionCarbon C Frame
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkFOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Rear shockFOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Rear derailleurSRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
CassetteSRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Brakes

BrakesSRAM DB8 Stealth

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
HandlebarOneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
StemOneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
SaddleSDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy
SeatpostOneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h / (R) DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rims(F) Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30 / (R) Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tireMaxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Wheel size29

Geometry · S

Seat tube380 mm
Top tube572 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle77.6°/77.3°
Chainstay / rear center434 mm
Wheelbase1206 mm
Bottom-bracket drop29/32
Bottom-bracket height344/341
Reach435/432
Stack623/625
Standover height721 mm
Front center771 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube405 mm
Top tube595 mm
Head tube120 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle77.9°/77.6°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1237 mm
Bottom-bracket drop29/32
Bottom-bracket height344/341
Reach460/457
Stack632/634
Standover height723 mm
Front center800 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube430 mm
Top tube614 mm
Head tube130 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle78.2°/77.9°
Chainstay / rear center439 mm
Wheelbase1264 mm
Bottom-bracket drop29/32
Bottom-bracket height344/341
Reach480/477
Stack641/643
Standover height725 mm
Front center825 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube460 mm
Top tube636 mm
Head tube150 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle78.3°/78°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm
Wheelbase1296 mm
Bottom-bracket drop29/32
Bottom-bracket height344/341
Reach500/497
Stack659/661
Standover height727 mm
Front center853 mm

Geometry · XXL

Seat tube500 mm
Top tube662 mm
Head tube160 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle78.4/°78.1°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1328 mm
Bottom-bracket drop29/32
Bottom-bracket height344/341
Reach525/522
Stack668/670
Standover height731 mm
Front center883 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.