Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC 2024
2024 Mountain
Estimate price |
10,999$
Weight | 13.79 kg 
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 XX Eagle Transmission, X01 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 - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 150mm -or- FOX 36 Float Factory
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x55
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
Cassette
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Crank
SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Chain
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rims
Front: Reserve 30|HD 29", Rear: Reserve 30|HD 29"
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Brakes
Brakes
Code Ultimate Stealth
Cockpit
Stem
Industry Nine A35, 40mm
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
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 | 1.42 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342 mm | 339 mm | 342 mm | 338 mm | 342 mm | 338 mm | 342 mm | 338 mm | 342 mm | 338 mm |
| Front Center | 752 mm | 752 mm | 783 mm | 783 mm | 807 mm | 807 mm | 836 mm | 836 mm | 867 mm | 867 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 126 mm | 130 mm | 126 mm | 129 mm | 126 mm | 130 mm | 126 mm | 130 mm | 126 mm | 130 mm |
| Stack | 608 mm | 610 mm | 622 mm | 624 mm | 631 mm | 633 mm | 649 mm | 651 mm | 662 mm | 665 mm |
| Reach | 427 mm | 424 mm | 452 mm | 449 mm | 472 mm | 469 mm | 492 mm | 489 mm | 517 mm | 514 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 569 mm | 596 mm | 597 mm | 623 mm | 624 mm | 644 mm | 645 mm | 671 mm | 672 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77 ° | 76.7 ° | 77 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.9 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.9 ° | 76.7 ° |
| 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 | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.8 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 429 mm | 431 mm | 432 mm | 434 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 438 mm | 440 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm | 1180 mm | 1214 mm | 1215 mm | 1241 mm | 1242 mm | 1273 mm | 1273 mm | 1307 mm | 1308 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 31 mm | 34 mm | 31 mm | 34 mm | 31 mm | 34 mm | 31 mm | 34 mm | 31 mm | 34 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 698 mm | 705 mm | 700 | 708 mm | 703 mm | 711 mm | 706 mm | 716 mm | 711 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 | 184 cm | 184 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm |
Model Overview
HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC belongs to the Santacruz Hightower model. Santa Cruz launched 66 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2024, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER R / Carbon C 2024 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 4799$. Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC 2024 on the other hand costs 10999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2024, its price was 10999$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 298.23% higher.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.88 kg (28.4 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 13.79 kg (30.4 lbs), the HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC model is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 7.07% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 36 model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate model installed, and has a travel of 145mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC are the 29″ carbon type. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Santa Cruz HIGHTOWER XX AXS RSV / Carbon CC bike has 10 sizes, in the range of 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. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.