Santa Cruz Highball

Wide open, dawn to dusk

The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred, and a dark horse in XC versatility.

More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter.

Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the “hard” out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far.

Want a ride fast, ride far 100mm full-suspension race bike? : Check out the Blur
Itching for something gravel-ready with 700c wheels? : Explore the Stigmata

Key Features

Available in:
Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size:
29"
Front travel:
100mm
Rear travel:
Hardtail
Designed for:
XC

Details

Front Derailleur	No compatibility
Headset/Headtube	Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post	27.2mm
Seat Clamp	31.8mm
Fork Compatibility	100 - 120mm
BB Shell	73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size	2.4"
Water Bottle Mounts	3
Brake Mount	160 PM
Max Chainring Size	38t

Build Options

Select Your Build Options

Gloss Black

Choose Your Build Kit

RRP: £4,099

Frame Only Pricing

Santa Cruz Highball Carbon CC - Frame Only
RRP £1,899.00

Santa Cruz Highball Carbon CC Frame
RRP £1,899.00

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Frame Material
Fork
Shock
Rear Derailleur
Shifters
Crankset
Chain
Cassette
Brakes
Rotors
Handlebars
Stem
Grips
Headset
Seatpost
Saddle
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Front Hub
Rear Hub
Rims
Spokes
Sealant

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Carbon C
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm w/Remote
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SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM GX Eagle DUB 34t
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
SRAM Level TL
Avid Centerline 160mm
SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760
SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
ESI Chunky Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
RaceFace Next
WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL
RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Reserve Sealant

GX AXS
Carbon C
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/Remote
-
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 2-Piston
Avid Centerline 160mm
Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon, 760x7mm rise
SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
SRAM Twistloc
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
RaceFace Next, 27.5, 400mm
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims
Sapim D-Light
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

XO AXS Reserve
Carbon CC
RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, 29" w/Remote
-
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM Level Silver Stealth 2-Piston
SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat
SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm
SRAM Twistloc
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 27.2, 75mm
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x 2.35", EXO, TR
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 24h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 24h
Reserve 28 XC 29" Carbon Rims
Sapim D-Light
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

In Action

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Rider Height	5'1"+	5'5"+	5'9"+	6'1"+
Reach	415mm	440mm	460mm	490mm
Stack	596mm	605mm	614mm	633mm
Head Tube Angle	67°	67°	67°	67°
Seat Tube Length	405mm	430mm	470mm	530mm
Front Center	693mm	719mm	743mm	871mm
BB Height	313mm	313mm	313mm	313mm
BB Drop	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm
Wheelbase	1119mm	1145mm	1169mm	1207mm
Chainstay Length	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm
Head Tube Length	95mm	105mm	115mm	135mm
Top Tube Length	595mm	619mm	642mm	677mm
Seat Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Standover Height	707mm	704mm	739mm	755mm
Eye to Eye Length	na	na	na	na

SizeGuide

Extra Small

152 - 165cm

Small

165 - 178cm

Medium

178 - 185cm

Large

185 - 198cm

More Resources

Where can i find spares for my Santa Cruz Highball?

Head over to our Santa Cruz Highball spares page

Where can i find technical information & specs for my Santa Cruz Highball?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to find the technical documentation for your Santa Cruz Highball

How can i register my new Santa Cruz Highball for warranty?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to register your Santa Cruz Highball

Where can i buy a Santa Cruz Highball?

Click here to find a dealer

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