Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C

Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C Overview

The Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C is a Carbon C full suspension mountain bike frame built around 150mm of VPP rear travel. It uses 29 inch wheel sizing, a FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock, and a threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell. The frame comes in Matte Black and Gloss Brick Red.

This frame is made for a full suspension mountain bike build using Santa Cruz’s VPP suspension system. It includes 148mm rear spacing, UDH compatibility, ISCG05 chainguide standard, integrated IS41/52 headset fitment, and one water bottle mount. The rear shock size is 230×57.5 with a 57.5mm stroke.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C

• Carbon C frame material gives the frame a premium mountain bike build platform.
• 150mm VPP rear travel defines the frame’s full suspension layout.
• FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock is included in a 230×57.5 size.
• 29 inch wheel sizing matches the stated wheel format for this Hightower frame.
• Threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell provides a clean bottom bracket standard.
• 180mm PM rear brake mount supports the stated rear brake fitment.
• UDH compatibility supports the stated rear hanger standard.
• ISCG05 chainguide standard gives the frame a defined guide mounting format.
• Integrated IS41/52 headset fitment keeps the front-end specification clearly defined.
• One water bottle mount is built into the frame layout.

Frame Use

This frame is built for a full suspension mountain bike build. Its Carbon C construction, 150mm VPP travel, FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock, and 29 inch wheel sizing define it as a mountain bike frame platform. The frame also includes 148mm rear spacing, UDH compatibility, ISCG05 chainguide standard, and a threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell.

Why Choose This Frameset

The Santa Cruz Hightower Frame C combines a Carbon C frame material, 150mm VPP suspension, and a FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock in a dedicated mountain bike frame package. It uses a threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell, 148mm rear spacing, integrated IS41/52 headset, 36.4mm seat clamp diameter, 36t max chainring size, 220mm max rotor size, and 2.5″ max tire clearance that varies according to tire and rim model. 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.