Santa Cruz Highball S / Carbon C / 29 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,049$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID SL Select
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Groupset GX Eagle, SRAM -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
152cm - 166cm
MD
164cm - 179cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
184cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Highball S / Carbon C / 29
Suspension Fork
RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm w/ Remote
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM OneLoc
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL
Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.35, EXO, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TL
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
Handlebar
SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760
Grips
ESI Chunky
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
Seatpost
RaceFace Next
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 662 mm | 690 mm | 714 mm | 751 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 54 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 82 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 611 mm | 620 mm | 639 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm | 485 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 592 mm | 620 mm | 643 mm | 679 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 530 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1093 mm | 1121 mm | 1145 mm | 1182 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Standover Height | 713 mm | 720 mm | 745 mm | 761 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 164 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 179 cm | 186 cm | 198 cm |
Model Overview
Highball S / Carbon C / 29 is a Santacruz Highball model. 49 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Highball bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Highball R / Carbon C / 29 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 3299$. On the other hand, Santa Cruz HIGHBALL X01 AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2022, is the most expensive and costs 9024$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4049$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Highball S / Carbon C / 29 price is 112.55% higher.
Highball S / Carbon C / 29 components
Fork
The RockShox SID SL Select is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Highball S / Carbon C / 29 are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz Highball S / Carbon C / 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 152 cm – 198 cm (4.99 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.