Santa Cruz Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
9,849$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 145mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset X01 Eagle AXS, GX Eagle AXS -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM High
155cm - 166cm
SM Low
155cm - 166cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
LG High
174cm - 185cm
LG Low
174cm - 185cm
XL High
183cm - 194cm
XL Low
183cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm, 29"
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM GX AXS Shifter
Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-52t
Crank
SRAM X1 Eagle DUB, 30t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rims
Reserve 30 29" Carbon
Spokes
Sapim D-light
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code RSC
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low | XXL High | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 745 mm | 745 mm | 774 mm | 774 mm | 798 mm | 798 mm | 827 mm | 827 mm | 862 mm | 862 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 53 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 52 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 114 mm | 115 mm | 114 mm | 116 mm | 114 mm | 116 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm | 114 mm | 121 mm |
| Stack | 598 mm | 600 mm | 607 mm | 609 mm | 616 mm | 618 mm | 634 mm | 636 mm | 657 mm | 659 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 422 mm | 450 mm | 447 mm | 470 mm | 467 mm | 490 mm | 487 mm | 515 mm | 512 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 564 mm | 591 mm | 593 mm | 615 mm | 616 mm | 642 mm | 643 mm | 676 mm | 677 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.1 ° | 76.7 ° | 77 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.3 ° | 76.3 ° | 76 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 431 mm | 430 mm | 431 mm | 430 mm | 431 mm | 430 mm | 431 mm | 436 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1175 mm | 1176 mm | 1204 mm | 1205 mm | 1228 mm | 1229 mm | 1257 mm | 1258 mm | 1298 mm | 1293 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm |
| Standover Height | 701 mm | 696 mm | 715 mm | 710 mm | 714 mm | 710 mm | 715 mm | 710 mm | 706 mm | 701 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 155 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 183 cm | 183 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm |
About this model
Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 is a Santacruz Hightower model. There are 66 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Hightower D / Aluminum / 29 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3549$. Santa Cruz Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 9849$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2022, its price was 9849$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 256.59% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork
Santa Cruz Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2022 bike is equipped with the Fox Factory Float 36 fork, and has 150mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, with a travel distance of 145mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 bike is equipped with the 29″ carbon model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Hightower X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 10 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 155 cm – 201 cm (5.09 ft – 6.59 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.