Mountain Bikes

The 2021 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step--but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It's the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But because it shares the same engineering principles as Santa Cruz's longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up.

SPECS:

• Frame: Aluminum
• Fork: RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, 29/27+
• Rear Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM SX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
• Cassette: SRAM CS PG1210 Eagle, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM PC1110, 11spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
• Brakes: SRAM Level
• Headset: Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
• Bars: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
• Stem: RaceFace Ride
• Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• Grips: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
• Rear Hub: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29"
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29"x2.3", 3C EXO TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.3" EXO TR
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp

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*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pickup only, NO SHIPPING*

The Hightower has been a does-it-all-well trail bike since its inception. More maneuverable than its longer-travel sibling, the Megatower, and more at home in the steep-and-chunky than its snappy cousin Tallboy, Hightower excels when the route covers 'all points in between,' and descents come courtesy of some big climbs. 

A slacker 65-degree head tube angle and 145-millimeters of rear travel complemented by a 150-millimeter front end give Hightower just a bit more front and rear travel over the first-generation model. Balancing stiffness and weight savings in all the right places is a hallmark of all Santa Cruz carbon frames and the Hightower flies the flag yet higher. The advanced composite chassis tracks well across all trail surfaces, holds a line, and is reactive to rider directions while isolating pedal-influenced inputs.

The Hightower also has a bonus disc to heighten the experience--the flip-chip. In the High setting, the BB height is a little higher for those tricky tech trails and/or when plus-sized tires are required. In the Low position, the shock rate is more progressive, to provide additional bottom-out resistance. Whatever mood you're in, the tone of the Hightower can be adapted to meet your individual taste.

There's refined cable routing for better shifting performance, simpler installation, and no cable rub. On top of that, there's a tailgate shuttle guard, downtube protector, shock fender, and noise-canceling chainstay protector to keep things quiet.

The lifetime frame warranty and the lifetime pivot-bearing replacement policy assures that the Hightower will keep delivering the hits for years to come.

SPECS

• Kit: R
• Material: Aluminum
• Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 150mm, 29"
• Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
• Cassette: SRAM PB1230, 12spd, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
• Brakes: SRAM G2 R
• Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
• Bars: RaceFace Aeffect R
• Stem: RaceFace Ride
• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15X110, Torque Cap, 32h
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148,32h
• Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29"
• Spokes: Sapim Race
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
• Tubes: Stan's Sealant
• Seat Post: SDG Tellis
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle

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*This build has the Santa Cruz Reserve wheel upgrade*

Santa Cruz tapped into everything they've learned from years of making the highest quality carbon full-suspension bikes so that they could put as little (weight) as possible into the Blur frame. The trim frame and super-efficient Superlight™ suspension will be the key to translating your input into competition-beating performances.

But the Blur isn't just for the short track. Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle should keep chuggers happy. And the high-quality fit, finish, and carbon construction promises multi-day racers a worry-free existence—meaning there are no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite. The carbon frame, while being light, is made to go the distance and as always the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty and Rider Support team have got your back.

The Blur isn’t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike Santa Cruz has ever made (Approx 23lb as complete. Blur frame is 289g lighter than the previous model) it might be the difference between claiming first place...or just crossing the line.

SPECS:

• Frame: Carbon CC 29" 115mm Travel VPP™
• Rear Shock: FOX Float Factory DPS
• Fork: FOX 34 Step-Cast Factory, 120mm
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM GX AXS Shifter
• Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
• Front Hub: DT 3502
• Rims: Santa Cruz Reserve 28 XC 29" Carbon Rims
• Rear Hub: DT 3502
• Rotors: SRAM CLX Centerlock Rotors, 180mm
• Brakes: SRAM Level TLM
• Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 34t
• Handlebar: Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat Bar
• Stem: Syntace LiteForce
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
• Grips: ESI Chunky Grips

*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*

The Hightower has been a does-it-all-well trail bike since its inception. More maneuverable than its longer-travel sibling, the Megatower, and more at home in the steep-and-chunky than its snappy cousin Tallboy, Hightower excels when the route covers ‘all points in between,’ and descents come courtesy of some big-ass climbs. The VPP suspension’s lower-link-mounted shock creates a nearly linear leverage curve, meaning it mops up bumps of all sizes and maintains the kind of progressivity normally reserved for Santa Cruz's V10 DH bike!  145mm of rear travel complemented by a 150mm front end gives Hightower just a bit more front and rear travel over the first-generation model. 

The Hightower also has a bonus disc to heighten the experience—the flip-chip. In the High setting, the BB height is a little higher for those tricky tech trails and/or when Plus-sized tires are required. In the Low position the shock rate is more progressive, to provide additional bottom-out resistance. Whatever mood you’re in, the tone of the Hightower can be adapted to meet your individual taste.

SPECS:

• Frame: Carbon CC 29/27+ 145mm Travel VPP™
• Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
• Fork: FOX 36 Float Factory, 150mm
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
• Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO, TR
• Front Hub: DT 3502
• Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
• Rear Hub: DT 3502
• Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
• Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
• Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t
• Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar

*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*

You know what's hard about choosing which model of Santa Cruz suits you? It's having to narrow down what kind of riding you want to do. 

Santa Cruz's demo crew has a saying, 'If in doubt, take a Bronson out'. The 150-millimeter travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP™ suspension design makes sure that there's no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.

If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29-inch up front, 27.5-inch out back) show that the spectrum is a loop not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that'll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

SPECS

• Kit: R
• Material: Carbon C
• Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm
• Shock: FOX Float X Performance
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
• Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Brakes: SRAM G2 R
• Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
• Bars: Burgtec Alloy Bar
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
• Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
• Spokes: Sapim Race
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS)
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
• Tubes: Stan's Sealant
• Seat Post: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt

*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*

The 2021 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step--but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It's the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But because it shares the same engineering principles as Santa Cruz's longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up.

SPECS:

• Material: Aluminum
• Fork: FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
• Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
• Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
• Brakes: SRAM Guide T
• Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
• Bars: RaceFace Ride
• Stem: RaceFace Ride
• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
• Rims: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29"
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29"x2.3", 3C EXO TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.3" EXO TR
• Seat Post: SDG Tellis
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Race

*Santa Cruz Bicycles and Frames are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*

FRAME ONLY

If in doubt, take a Bronson out. You know what’s hard about choosing what model of Santa Cruz suits you? It’s having to narrow down what kind of riding you want to do. But what if you don’t want to be pinned down by labels? What if you want to just be a mountain biker in the broadest sense of the word? What if you want to choose how you ride rather than what to ride? If this sounds familiar, then try a Bronson.

The 150-millimeter-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP™ suspension design makes sure that there’s no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.

If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29” up front, 27.5” out back) show that the spectrum is a loop not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that’ll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

SPECS:

• Frame Material: Carbon CC
• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
• Wheel Size: MX (Mixed)
• Recommended Front Travel: 160mm
• Recommended Rear Travel: 150mm

*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*

Santa Cruz tapped into everything they've learned from years of making the highest quality carbon full-suspension bikes so that they could put as little (weight) as possible into the Blur frame. The trim frame and super-efficient Superlight™ suspension will be the key to translating your input into competition-beating performances.

But the Blur isn't just for the short track. Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle should keep chuggers happy. And the high-quality fit, finish, and carbon construction promises multi-day racers a worry-free existence—meaning there are no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite. The carbon frame, while being light, is made to go the distance and as always the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty and Rider Support team have got your back.

The Blur isn’t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike Santa Cruz has ever made (Approx 23lb as complete. Blur frame is 289g lighter than the previous model) it might be the difference between claiming first place...or just crossing the line.

SPECS

• Kit: X01 AXS RSV
• Weight: 10.39kg/22.91lbs
• Material: Carbon CC
• Fork: RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, 29" with remote
• Shock: RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
• Shifters: SRAM GX AXS
• Crankset: SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t
• Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm threaded BB
• Brakes: SRAM Level TLM
• Brake Rotors: SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS integrated headset
• Bars: Santa Cruz Bicycles carbon flat bar
• Stem: Syntace LiteForce
• Grips: SRAM Twistlock
• Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h
• Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 28h
• Rims: Santa Cruz Reserve 28|XC carbon rim
• Spokes: Sapim D-light
• Front Tire: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO, TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO, TR
• Tubes: Stan's Sealant
• Seat Post: FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite, 100mm, 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt

*Santa Cruz Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING* 

This 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP™ suspension design makes sure that there’s no wasted energy when heading back up for another go. If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29” up front, 27.5” out back) show that the spectrum is a loop not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that’ll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air. From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each generation of Bronson rider redefines expectations of what a mountain biker is.

SPECS:

• Frame: Carbon C
• Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x60
• Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
• Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Brakes: SRAM Code R
• Rotors: Sram Centerline 200mm/180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Handlebar: Burgtec Alloy Bar
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h. 
• Rear Hub:  DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h
• Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS)
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt

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Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits.

In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes the progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10-millimeter fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider's rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability.

The Megatower isn't all fight and fury, it's smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame, and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector.

SPECS

• Kit: XT Coil
• Material: Carbon C
• Fork: FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm, 29"
• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
• Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
• Crankset: Shimano XT, M8100, 30t
• Chain: Shimano XT, 12spd
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT 68/73mm
• Brakes: Shimano XT
• Brake Rotors: Shimano XT, Ice Tech, 203mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
• Bars: Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Riser Bar, 760mm (XS,s), 800mm (m-xl)
• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK2
• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 350,15x110, 28h
• Rear Hub: DT 350, 12x148, MicroSpline, 26h
• Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
• Chainguide: OneUp Bash
• Spokes: Sapim Race
• Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Double Down, TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Double Down, TR
• Tubes: Stans Sealant 2oz
• Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle