The Hightower Carbon C continues to set the standard for modern trail bikes, blending all-terrain capability with refined geometry and excellent suspension performance. It's made for riders who want one bike to do it all, giving confidence on technical descents while staying efficient and responsive on the climbs.

It keeps its proven 29" setup with 160mm of travel up front and 150mm of Santa Cruz's VPP suspension at the rear. The result feels planted and composed when the trail gets rough, yet lively and efficient when you put the power down, whether you're charging downhill or spinning up long climbs. The Carbon C frame is designed for real-world riding, with room for a water bottle, in-frame storage for tools and essentials, and clean internal cable routing for a quiet ride.

The Hightower sits in the sweet spot of the Santa Cruz line-up, between the aggressive, long-travel Megatower and the lighter, more XC-focused Tallboy. It's more stable and confident than the Tallboy on demanding terrain, and more agile and versatile than the Megatower. The Carbon C frame shares the CC frame's geometry but uses a slightly different lay-up for great durability and value, and it's backed by Santa Cruz's lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement.

Features

• Carbon C frame with VPP suspension
• 160mm front and 150mm rear travel on 29" wheels
• In-frame storage and water bottle mount
• Clean internal cable routing
• Two build kits: 70 and 90
• SRAM Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrains
• Maxxis Minion DHF front and DHR II rear tyres
• Lifetime frame warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement

Sizing

• S: 5'2" and over
• M: 5'5" and over
• L: 5'9" and over
• XL: 6'1" and over
• XXL: 6'3" and over