Features

VPP Suspension: Utilizes a one-piece swingarm, eliminating rear stay pivots for superior stiffness, precise tracking, and high performance.
Lower Link with Flip Chip: Highly optimized sculpted lower link with a geometry-adjusting flip chip and strong pivot axles to minimize lateral flex.
Proportional Geometry: Engineered for all rider sizes to ensure confidence and control across varied terrain while retaining a nimble trail bike feel.

Specifications

Component	Details
Material	Carbon C
Travel	150mm Rear \| 160mm Front
Wheel Size	29"
Fork	FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm \| 44mm Offset
Shock	FOX Float X Performance \| 230x57.5mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter	SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Crankset	SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32T
Cassette	SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide
Brakes	SRAM Maven Base \| 200mm Front Rotor \| 180mm Rear Rotor
Handlebars	OneUp Aluminum Bar
Stem	OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset	Cane Creek 50 IS \| Integrated (IS41/52)
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Front Wheel	Reserve 30\|TR AL Rim \| DT Swiss 370 Hub, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Wheel	Reserve 30\|TR AL Rim \| DT Swiss 370 Hub, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Front Tire	Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Seatpost Diameter	31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter	36.4mm
Rear Brake Mount	180 PM
Max Tire Clearance	2.5"
Max Chainring Size	36T
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Shock Length / Stroke	230mm / 57.5mm
Shock Mounting Hardware	Upper: 40x10 (bushing) \| Lower: 30x8 (roller bearing)

Name: 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C 90
Brand: Santa Cruz
Price: 3299.0000 USD
Availability: InStock

VPP Suspension: Utilizes a one-piece swingarm, eliminating rear stay pivots for superior stiffness, precise tracking, and high performance.
Lower Link with Flip Chip: Highly optimized sculpted lower link with a geometry-adjusting flip chip and strong pivot axles to minimize lateral flex.
Proportional Geometry: Engineered for all rider sizes to ensure confidence and control across varied terrain while retaining a nimble trail bike feel.

Component	Details
Material	Carbon C
Travel	150mm Rear \| 160mm Front
Wheel Size	29"
Fork	FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm \| 44mm Offset
Shock	FOX Float X Performance \| 230x57.5mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter	SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Crankset	SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32T
Cassette	SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide
Brakes	SRAM Maven Base \| 200mm Front Rotor \| 180mm Rear Rotor
Handlebars	OneUp Aluminum Bar
Stem	OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset	Cane Creek 50 IS \| Integrated (IS41/52)
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Front Wheel	Reserve 30\|TR AL Rim \| DT Swiss 370 Hub, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Wheel	Reserve 30\|TR AL Rim \| DT Swiss 370 Hub, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Front Tire	Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
Rear Tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Seatpost Diameter	31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter	36.4mm
Rear Brake Mount	180 PM
Max Tire Clearance	2.5"
Max Chainring Size	36T
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Shock Length / Stroke	230mm / 57.5mm
Shock Mounting Hardware	Upper: 40x10 (bushing) \| Lower: 30x8 (roller bearing)