VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Santa Cruz Hightower GX AXS

Velopedia Archive ID 900000426

Overview

Model year2026
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelHightower GX AXS
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900000426
Original MSRP$7,249.00
ColorsGloss Brick Red; Matte Black
SizesS; M; L; XL
Weight32.64lbs / 14.8kg

Frameset

Frame constructionCarbon CC 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkFOX 36 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear shockFOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM AXS Pod Controller
Rear derailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
BB shell width73 mm
CassetteSRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
ChainSRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Brakes

BrakesSRAM Maven Bronze

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
HandlebarSanta Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
StemOneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
SaddleSDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos
SeatpostOneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180m, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm

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 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 / (R) RaceFace ARC 30 -or- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 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.