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.
Specs
| Weight | 10.18kg |
| Material | Carbon C |
| Fork | FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance, 100mm, 29", w/Remote |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 34t - 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL) |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL |
| Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 160mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | Race Face Aeffect |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Front Hub | DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) |
| Rear Hub | DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade) |
| Rims | Race Face AR Offset 25 29" Rims |
| Rim Options | Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rim |
| Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR |
| Tubes | Stans Sealant 2oz |
| Seat Post | Race Face Next, 27.2 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |