Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV

Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV Overview

The Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV is a Carbon CC trail mountain bike with 150mm travel, 29″ wheels, and VPP suspension. It pairs a Fox 36 Float Factory Grip X2 fork with 160mm travel and a FOX Float X Factory shock in a 230×57.5 size.

The drivetrain uses SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed components, including a SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle, SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type 10-52t cassette, SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type Flattop chain, and SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type crankset with a 32t chainring. The build also includes a SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide bottom bracket.

SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes are paired with 180mm SRAM HS2 rotors at the front and rear. The RSV wheel package uses Reserve 30|HD Carbon rims, Industry Nine 1/1 hubs, and Reserve Fillmore valves. Tire setup pairs a Maxxis Minion DHF 29″x2.5″WT front tire with a Maxxis Minion DHR II 29″x2.4″ rear tire.

The cockpit includes Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips, a Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, OneUp Stem or Burgtec Enduro Stem, WTB Silverado Medium Fusion saddle, and OneUp Dropper Post. Color options are Gloss Day Green and Matte Deep Purple, with sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV

• Carbon CC frame with 150mm travel and VPP suspension gives the bike its trail platform.
• Fox 36 Float Factory Grip X2 fork and FOX Float X Factory shock form the supplied suspension package.
• SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides electronic shifting with a 10-52t cassette.
• SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes use 180mm SRAM HS2 rotors at the front and rear.
• Reserve 30|HD Carbon rims and Industry Nine 1/1 hubs form the RSV wheel package.
• Maxxis Minion DHF front and Maxxis Minion DHR II rear tires complete the 29″ tire setup.
• Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar and OneUp Dropper Post complete the cockpit and seatpost build.
• One water bottle mount is included on the frame layout.

Ride Use

This bike is built for trail mountain biking. Its 150mm VPP suspension travel, Fox Factory suspension, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes, Reserve carbon wheels, and 29″ wheel setup support the stated trail category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Santa Cruz Hightower X0 AXS RSV combines a Carbon CC frame, 150mm travel, VPP suspension, Fox Factory suspension, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes, and Reserve 30|HD Carbon wheels in a complete trail build. It also includes Industry Nine 1/1 hubs, Maxxis Minion tires, a Santa Cruz carbon handlebar, OneUp Dropper Post, and one water bottle mount. Santa Cruz offers a lifetime warranty on frames and rigid forks for the original owner. Paint, finishes, and decals are covered for 3 years. Pivot bearings, Santa Cruz carbon handlebars, bottle cages, and Reserve carbon rims are covered for life for the original owner.