Santa Cruz Hightower 2 AL Matte Melon D 2022 RH-XL

With our lower link shock linkage and updated adjustable geometry, this "Engineering Best Of...." combines some of our finest tunes to create the perfect trail partner. The Hightower has been our most versatile trail bike since its introduction. It's more agile than its big suspension brother Megatower, but more confident on technical terrain than its nimble cousin Tallboy. The Hightower scores where the trails are long and demanding and steep climbs are rewarded with real descents. The lower baffle controlled VPP shock creates a near linear spring curve, absorbing shocks of all sizes while still maintaining the progressiveness that originally distinguished our V10 DH bike! With 145mm of travel in the rear and 150mm in the front, the Hightower now gets a bit more travel than the first generation. Combined with a 65° steer angle, the bike still has a very wide comfort zone, but offers a bit more reserves when your temper gets the better of you.The perfect balance between stiffness and weight savings is a trademark of all Santa Cruz carbon frames. And the Hightower raises the bar a little higher. The advanced carbon chassis dances gracefully over all trail conditions, holding the line where it's called for and responding sensitively to rider directional changes while converting every kick into propulsion in isolation. The Hightower also has that certain something that intensifies the experience. We call it the flip chip. In the High setting, the bottom bracket height is slightly higher for technical pedaling and/or when plus tires are desired. In the low position, the curve is a little more progressive to provide extra bottom-out resistance for a more aggressive ride. The bike adapts to your preferences. And speaking of preferences: There's plenty of room in the main frame for your water bottle and the famously reliable bolt-in bottom bracket. The sophisticated cable routing guarantees a better shifting performance as well as the usual easy cable routing and avoids cable abrasion. There's also a shuttle guard and impact guard on the down tube, as well as a small mudguard over the rear shock and a chainstay guard to keep things nice and quiet. With a lifetime frame warranty, lifetime frame bearing replacement and lifetime warranty on the optional spare carbon wheels, your Hightower promises you lasting reliability.