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2026 Santa Cruz Hightower XTR RSV

Velopedia Archive ID 900000428

Overview

Model year2026
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelHightower XTR RSV
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900000428
Original MSRP$11,399.00
ColorsMatte Black
SizesM; L; XL
Weight31.95lbs / 14.49kg

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XTR M9250 Shift Switch
Rear derailleurShimano XTR Di2 M9250, SGS, 12spd
CranksetShimano XTR M9220, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Bottom bracketShimano XTR Threaded
CassetteShimano XTR 9200, 10-51t
ChainShimano XTR 9100, 12spd

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR 9220

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetChris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
HandlebarSanta Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
StemIndustry Nine A35 All Sizes: 40mm
SaddleWTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXS S: 150mm, M: 175mm, L/XL: 200, XXL: 225mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Industry Nine Hydra 2, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h / (R) Industry Nine Hydra 2, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt 28h
Rims(F) Reserve 30|HD Carbon / (R) Reserve 30|HD Carbon
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.