Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS
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Product details
| Management number | 205038153 | Release Date | 2025/10/14 | List Price | $2,399.70 | Model Number | 205038153 | ||
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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 |
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| 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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