2027 Santa Cruz Hightower C Deore
Carbon C Frame + Shimano Deore + 160/150mm VPP Travel
Lifetime Warranty
Shipped Fully Built
We ship bikes fully assembled in a very large bike box, so there’s very little setup required when it arrives. Bikes are set up in store by our expert mechanics prior to packaging for shipping.
How to Set Up Your Bike
Carefully open the box and remove the packaging. Install the front wheel and straighten the handlebar. You'll also need pedals unless you bought pedals with your bike. The suspension (if there is one) will be pre-tuned to your weight. You should be able to ride within a few minutes of opening the box.
Customize This Bike
Is there anything you want to change on this bike? We can customize the bike for you before shipping it out, just get in touch. That includes anything from basic changes like swapping out the handlebars or saddle, to complex makeovers like a drivetrain swap.
Not sure exactly what you need, or if it's worth it or even a good idea? Contact us and see what we think, we'll help you figure it out. We have deep experience working with and riding all the brands we sell, and we are here to help.
Customized bikes are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
2027 Santa Cruz Hightower C Deore
Key Features
- Wheel Size: 29"
- Front Travel: 160mm
- Rear Travel: 150mm
- Frame Material: Carbon
Specs
- Carbon C 29-inch frame with 150mm VPP suspension
- RockShox Lyrik Base fork with 160mm travel
- RockShox Deluxe Select+ 230x57.5 rear shock
- Shimano Deore M7200 12-speed rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore M6200 12-speed shifter
- Shimano Deore M6200 10-51t cassette
- Shimano Deore M6200 crankset with 32t chainring
- SRAM DB8 brakes
- SRAM Centerline 200mm front and rear rotors
- Reserve 30|TR AL front and rear rims
- Shimano TC500 front hub and TC600 rear hub
- Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 3C MaxxGrip EXO front tire
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ rear tire
- Burgtec aluminum handlebar with size-specific width and rise
- SDG Tellis 31.6mm dropper post with size-specific travel
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Steel saddle
- FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB headset
- Reserve Fillmore valves
- Geometry flip chip
- Glovebox internal frame storage
- UDH-compatible frame
Learn More About the 2027 Santa Cruz Hightower C Deore
The 2027 Santa Cruz Hightower C Deore is built for riders who want one mountain bike that can handle a huge range of terrain without feeling overcomplicated. With 150mm of VPP rear travel, a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Base fork, and fast-rolling 29-inch wheels, the Hightower sits in the sweet spot between everyday trail bike efficiency and the confidence of a longer-travel machine. It is comfortable covering big miles, but it has the suspension and geometry to stay composed when the trail gets steep, rough, or fast.
Santa Cruz builds the Hightower Deore around its Carbon C frame, giving the bike a strong, responsive chassis with the refined ride feel that has made the Hightower a favorite all-around platform. The VPP suspension system is designed to provide useful pedaling support while remaining active over roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated impacts. A geometry flip chip lets riders fine-tune the bike's handling, while the integrated Glovebox adds convenient in-frame storage for trail essentials. The frame also uses a threaded bottom bracket, UDH compatibility, and generous tire clearance to keep long-term ownership straightforward.
Suspension is handled by a RockShox Lyrik Base fork with 160mm of travel and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock. This combination gives the Hightower the travel needed for technical descents while preserving a balanced feel on climbs and rolling singletrack. The 29-inch wheel platform adds stability and rollover speed, helping the bike carry momentum through rough sections without making it feel like a dedicated downhill machine.
The drivetrain uses Shimano's 12-speed Deore components, including the Deore M7200 rear derailleur, M6200 shifter, M6200 10-51t cassette, and M6200 crankset with a 32-tooth chainring. The wide gear range gives riders an appropriately low climbing gear for sustained grades while retaining enough top-end range for faster trail sections. SRAM DB8 brakes and 200mm Centerline rotors front and rear provide dependable four-piston stopping power for controlling speed on demanding terrain.
Santa Cruz pairs the build with Reserve 30|TR aluminum rims and Shimano hubs, creating a durable wheelset suited to aggressive trail riding. A Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 front tire uses a MaxxGrip compound for confident front-end traction, while the Minion DHR II 29x2.4 rear balances braking grip, cornering support, and rolling performance. Reserve Fillmore valves are included for a clean tubeless-ready setup.
The cockpit and contact points are selected for practical trail performance. A Burgtec aluminum handlebar and 42mm stem provide direct steering control, Santa Cruz House Grips keep the interface simple, and an SDG Bel-Air V3 saddle sits on an SDG Tellis dropper post with size-specific travel. Handlebar dimensions, crank length, and dropper travel also vary by frame size so the complete bike better fits riders across the S through XXL range.
For riders who value proven mechanical shifting, capable suspension, big tires, and a carbon chassis without unnecessary complexity, the 2027 Hightower C Deore delivers a compelling package. It is a bike made for the days when the route might include a long climb, technical natural trail, high-speed flow, and a rough descent before the ride is over.
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*Disclaimers
- Mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes are fully assembled prior to shipping. Del Sol, E11even, Haro, and Tuesday bikes will ship as received from the original manufacturer in the original manufacturer packaging. All other bikes including kids bikes, cruisers, bmx bikes, etc. may be shipped in the original manufacturers packaging.
- While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, it is entered by real live humans and humans make mistakes. The majority of the bikes on our website are specced exactly as they come from the manufacturers. Any upgrades or customizations will be listed separately. Please confirm with Airpark Bike Co if there are any questions about the included specification for the bike you are looking at.
- Bike component specifications including (but not limited to) suspension, drivetrain, brakes, tires, and wheels are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.
- Any indicated component upgrades included or purchased in conjunction with a bike will be replacements for OEM components on the bike. The bike will ship with the upgraded components installed, but will not include the OEM components. Credit for the OEM components are factored into the pricing for upgrades.
- Weights, where provided, are based on manufacturer estimates for the model and are not a guarantee. The actual delivered weight may vary between build kits or spec levels of the same product, as well as between sizes. It may also vary due to upgraded components, variation in amounts of lubricants and sealants, and other factors.
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