Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS

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Management number 244368171 Release Date 2026/07/20 List Price US$2,489.70 Model Number 244368171
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Meet the Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS, the ultimate modern trail bike engineered for riders who crave versatility, precision, and trail-smashing capability. Its Carbon CC frame is matched with 160mm/150mm VPP™ suspension and a fully wireless SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain. Rolling on lightweight, tough alloy or carbon rims, the Hightower X0 AXS is made for those who refuse to be limited by the trail ahead — from high-alpine missions to rowdy local loops.

Features

  • CC Carbon Frame
  • SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-Speed Drivetrain
  • VPP™ Suspension with Flip Chip
  • Fox 36 Float Factory Suspension
  • Integrated Glovebox Storage
  • Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs
  • Choice of Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30 Wheels

Frame

  • Material: Carbon CC
  • Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm

Suspension

  • Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
  • Shock: FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5

Drivetrain

  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
  • Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
  • Crankset: SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
  • Right Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Brakes

  • Front Brake: SRAM Maven Silver Stealth
  • Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
  • Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm

Cockpit

  • Dropper Length: S - 120mm, M - 150mm, L - 180mm, XL - 210mm, XXL - 210mm
  • Grips / Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  • Handlebars: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
  • Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
  • Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Wheels & Tires

  • Front Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30
  • Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
  • Rear Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or RaceFace ARC 30
  • Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
  • Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves

E-Bike System

This model is not electric-assist. “AXS” refers to its wireless electronic drivetrain system.

Specifications

Item Details
Wheel Size 29"
Front Travel 160mm
Rear Travel 150mm
Weight 32.31 lbs / 14.65 kg
Bottom Bracket Shell 73mm Threaded
Rear Brake Mount 180mm PM
Shock Length 230mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount No compatibility
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size 36t
Max Rotor Size 223mm
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Recommended Sag 30% (17.25mm)
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Seat Post Diameter 31.6mm
Shock Bushing Size Front: 40x10 (standard bushing), Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing)
Shock Stroke 57.5mm
Suspension System VPP™
Water Bottle Mounts 1

Size Guide

Size Rider Height Reach
Small 5'1" – 5'5" (155–165 cm) 435 mm
Medium 5'5" – 5'9" (165–175 cm) 460 mm
Large 5'9" – 6'1" (175–185 cm) 480 mm
X-Large 6'0" – 6'4" (183–193 cm) 500 mm
XX-Large 6'4" – 6'7" (193–200 cm) 525 mm

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