Santa Cruz Highball 3 C R

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:

Frame	C Carbon
Fork	RockShox Sid, 120mm
Rear Shock	N/A
Rims/Wheels	RaceFace AR Offset 27 29″ Rims
Hubs	SRAM MTH 716, 15×110, Torque Cap, 32h (F) SRAM MTH 746, 12×148, 32h (R)
Spokes	Sapim Race
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Race 29″x2.35″, EXO, TR
Crankset	SRAM Stylo 148 DUB
Chainrings	34t
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur	SRAM OneLoc
Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette/Rear Cogs	SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Handlebars	RaceFace Ride
Grips	ESI Chunky Grips
Stem	RaceFace Aeffect
Brakes	SRAM Level T w/ Avid Centerline 160mm
Pedals	N/A
Saddle	WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Seat Post	RaceFace Ride, 27.2