Santa Cruz Hightower XX AXS RSV

Santa Cruz Hightower XX AXS RSV Overview

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

SRAM Maven Ultimate 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 Hydra 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, Industry Nine A35 40mm stem, WTB Silverado Medium Fusion saddle, and OneUp Dropper Post. Color options are Matte Deep Purple and Gloss Day Green, with sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Hightower XX 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 XX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides electronic shifting with a 10-52t cassette.
• SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth brakes use 180mm SRAM HS2 rotors at the front and rear.
• Reserve 30|HD Carbon rims and Industry Nine Hydra 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 Industry Nine A35 stem complete the cockpit 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 XX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth brakes, Reserve carbon wheels, and 29″ wheel setup support the stated trail category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Santa Cruz Hightower XX AXS RSV combines a Carbon CC frame, 150mm travel, VPP suspension, Fox Factory suspension, SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth brakes, and Reserve 30|HD Carbon wheels in a complete trail build. It also includes Industry Nine Hydra hubs, Maxxis Minion tires, a Santa Cruz carbon handlebar, Industry Nine stem, WTB Silverado saddle, 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.