Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70

Velopedia Archive ID 900000010

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Santa Cruz
Model	Hightower 70
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900000010
Original MSRP	$5,149.00
Colors	Gloss Brick Red; Matte Black
Sizes	S; M; L; XL; XXL
Weight	34.71lbs / 15.74kg

Frameset

Frame construction	Carbon C 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Frame material	Carbon Fiber
Fork	RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear shock	FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Rear derailleur	SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Crankset	SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
BB shell width	73 mm
Cassette	SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Brakes

Brakes	SRAM DB8

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Handlebar	Burgtec Alloy Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 30mm Rise -or- e13 TRS Base Bar
Stem	OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem All Sizes: 40mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150, L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 200mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h / (R) SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rims	(F) Reserve 30\|TR AL / (R) Reserve 30\|TR AL
Front tire	Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Wheel size	29"

Geometry · S

Seat tube	380 mm
Top tube	572 mm
Head tube	110 mm
Head-tube angle	64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle	77.6°/77.3°
Chainstay / rear center	434 mm
Wheelbase	1206 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	29/32
Bottom-bracket height	344/341
Reach	435/432
Stack	623/625
Standover height	721 mm
Front center	771 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	405 mm
Top tube	595 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle	77.9°/77.6°
Chainstay / rear center	436 mm
Wheelbase	1237 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	29/32
Bottom-bracket height	344/341
Reach	460/457
Stack	632/634
Standover height	723 mm
Front center	800 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	430 mm
Top tube	614 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle	78.2°/77.9°
Chainstay / rear center	439 mm
Wheelbase	1264 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	29/32
Bottom-bracket height	344/341
Reach	480/477
Stack	641/643
Standover height	725 mm
Front center	825 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	460 mm
Top tube	636 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle	78.3°/78°
Chainstay / rear center	442 mm
Wheelbase	1296 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	29/32
Bottom-bracket height	344/341
Reach	500/497
Stack	659/661
Standover height	727 mm
Front center	853 mm

Geometry · XXL

Seat tube	500 mm
Top tube	662 mm
Head tube	160 mm
Head-tube angle	64.2°/63.9°
Seat-tube angle	78.4/°78.1°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1328 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	29/32
Bottom-bracket height	344/341
Reach	525/522
Stack	668/670
Standover height	731 mm
Front center	883 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.