Santa Cruz Hightower 4
$7,475.00 – $15,335.00
- Description
- Specs
- Returns & Refunds
AVAILABILITY AND PRICE
If an item is out of stock, feel free to inquire. Santa Cruz bikes are in high demand, and we usually order them to fit our customers’ specific needs. We also offer demo bikes at our Auckland showroom, allowing you to see and test them before purchasing. Please note that all prices are indicative due to fluctuating freight costs, and stock is limited. Contact us with your desired specifications so we can confirm availability and pricing.
PEAK TO VALLEY AND BACK AGAIN
Big on wheels, short on fuss, this is the pinnacle of go-anywhere-anytime bikes. A balance of travel, wheel size and attitude makes this a true MTB for modern mountain biking. Whether that includes the rarefied air of the alpine or just local trailheads, built and burly trails or sublime natural singletrack, the Hightower is an all-terrain thriller.
Available in: Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size: 29
Front travel: 160
Rear travel: 150
TRAITS OF THIS HIGHTOWER
– Lots of traction
– Remains active while pedaling up and across rough, technical terrain
– More sensitivity. Plush off the top, with fluttery small bump performance
– Leverage rate provides predictable, consistent, progressive support
SUSPENSION
The Hightower’s looks have changed radically. It wasn’t to satisfy the ego of a designer or stand out, but rather moving the location of the lower link and the shock down low and forward was paramount in lowering the anti-squat for a high performing bike like the Hightower.
WHAT IS ANTI-SQUAT?
Anti-squat refers to how much your pedaling inputs stiffen the suspension. Think of it as yanking your chain, and therefore your pedals, backwards every time you hit a bump. Not enough anti-squat and you have a bike that bobs under power. Too much and the bike will be harsh and not as able to absorb bumps while under power. We’ve worked hard to improve (reduce) anti-squat on our bikes and the result is more traction and more freedom.
MILLIMETERS MATTER
Moving any of the VPP™ pivots a couple millimeters in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction.
MORE TRAVEL THAN THE NBA
150mm of rear 4th generation VPP™ travel and a 160mm fork give the Hightower the brawn to back up the brains of all the enginerds kinematics. This suspension travel sweetspot gives the Hightower a broader riding envelope, meaning you’ll be pushing yourself and not the bike.
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
The pivots and links are great at maintaining a consistent ride for many years. It’s all very tough, reliable and easy to work on. The lower link houses a geometry adjusting Flip Chip and beefy pivot axles that are durable and stay tight due to the conical washer locking system. Plus, owners get a lifetime of replacement pivot bearings.
MADE TO LAST MANY LIFETIMES
We use only the highest quality Enduro MAX sealed angular contact bearings and premium fasteners for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life.
GLOVEBOX
Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower’s downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.
- Hightower Specs
- Frameset comes with Fox Fatory Float X
We would like our customers to be satisfied with purchases they make with 3Sixty Sports. Â If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we welcome your return or exchange product(s) within 14 days of the original order date as long as the following criteria are met:
Returns Policy
The products were purchased from the 3Sixty Sports website or associated retailer
The products are new and unused with no signs of wear or use.
Packaging is in a re-sellable condition.
The item(s) has not been disassembled.
A copy of the original invoice is provided.
Exchanges are to be returned at the customer’s own expense.
We reserve the right to charge a 10% return fee on damaged products/packaging
We will notify you as soon as we receive the product and will provide you with a refund within 10 days. Additionally we will also refund your shipping costs. Please email us for further details.
If you wish to cancel your order after payment, please contact us via email or phone to discuss.