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Hightower C Mountain Bike Frame
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Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C—150 mm VPP™ carbon trail chassis with flip‑chip adjustability and integrated storage
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“The Hightower Frame C blends plush 150 mm VPP™ travel, tailored trail geometry with flip-chip tuning, and built-in Glovebox storage—all wrapped in lightweight and durable Carbon C construction.”
We specify the Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C when we want a modern do‑it‑all trail platform that stays smooth, precise, and efficient—whether we’re climbing chattery alpine ridges or blasting full‑tilt descents. Its Carbon C chassis pairs 150 mm of VPP™ rear travel with room for a 160 mm fork, sculpted geometry in each size for agile control, and a two‑position flip‑chip to dial stack, geometry, and bottom‑out resistance. The downtube hides a Glovebox door with included tube purse and tool wallet so your ride essentials stay secure and out of the way. It’s finished with clean internal routing, generous tire clearance, Glovebox storage, and SRAM UDH compatibility—all in a rugged but lightweight package.
Details
- Carbon C full‑suspension frame tuned for 150 mm rear travel; compatible with 160 mm fork and 29″ wheels
- VPP™ suspension with revised pivot layout and flip‑chip geometry that adjusts BB height, headtube angle, and shock progression
- Integrated Glovebox storage in downtube with tool wallet and tube purse—keeping essentials safe but invisible
- Internal cable routing for clean cockpit setup and SRAM UDH derailleur hanger compatibility for future‑proof drivetrain choices
- Standard BSA bottom bracket for serviceability, along with seatpost and tire options tailored to each frame size
- Item #SNZK1QG
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Wheel Size
- 29in
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 230x57.5
- Rear Travel
- 150mm
- Fork Travel
- 160mm (suggested)
- Bottom Bracket Type
- BSA
- Cable Routing
- internal
- Brake Type
- [caliper] 180mm post mount, [rotor] 223mm max
- Seatpost Diameter
- 31.6mm
- Seat Collar
- 36.4mm
- Rear Axle
- 12x148mm
- Tire Clearance
- 2.5in
- Dropouts
- UDH
- Claimed Weight
- 6.84lbs
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime