Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C S Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2025
- Carbon C frame
- SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed drive
- Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm travel fork
- Fox Float X Performance shock
- OneUp dropper post
- SRAM DB8 Stealth disc brakes
- Tubeless ready
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Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C S Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2025
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
An All Terrain Thriller
The Hightower trail bike was always Santa Cruz's most versatile bike and also their 'engineer's greatest hits'. It has the travel, brawn, attitude and specs to heighten the Hightower rider's powers.
Dialed Geo
Proportional geometry so every rider, no matter their size gets the best riding bike. The geo makes it confident across all terrain, without losing the light, fast, agile feel of a trail bike.
29-Inch Wheels
The faster rolling and larger footprint of 29-inch wheels inspires confidence and helps riders cover ground efficiently
Millimetres Matter
Moving any of the VPP pivots a couple millimetres in any direction changes the ride feel. This generation of VPP provides a plush, open feel with a lot of traction.
150mm VPP Travel
An active but efficient pedalling platform to take you up anything and just enough travel to get you down from there. The latest generation Hightower boasts more travel than ever (150mm rear / 160mm front) to give it a wider operating envelope.
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 pedalling 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.
MILLIMETRES MATTER
Moving any of the VPP™ pivots a couple millimetres in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimise 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
Santa Cruz use only the highest quality Enduro MAX sealed angular contact bearings and premium fasteners for their linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus they 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.
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Sprockets Cycles
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hoursAyr Road
Kilmarnock KA1 5LF
United Kingdom+441563526800
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Delivery is charged at £5.95 for standard delivery to UK mainland (see below for exceptions). Next working day delivery available for £6.95 if order before 1pm. Bikes are subject to £10.00 carriage charge. Exceptions can be found below. E-Bikes are subject to £30.00 carriage charge due to higher weight and value involved for insurance purposes.
Free delivery is available for orders over £75 and is a 2 working day service.
Orders placed before 12pm Monday to Thursday will be shipped the same day for next day delivery. Orders placed after 12pm Thursday and onwards will be shipped on Monday.
DUE TO THE CURRENT HIGH DEMAND, DELIVERY TIME FOR BIKES IS 3-5 DAYS. ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ARE STILL 1-2 DAYS.
We use DPD for all our shipments:
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*Saturday delivery can be arranged at extra cost, please call for details.
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DAMAGED GOODS
If your goods are damaged in transit, we need to be notified of the damages within 24 hours of delivery to set up a claim with our courier company.
Items that are damaged or delivered in error are subject to the same basic conditions & expectations, however, should any claim for the above be valid, we will promptly refund any postage costs.
Please ensure you send a legible cover note including your receipt & contact details with all returns. This will provide clarity on the reason for return of the item & speed up the returns process.
*Unfortunately, exchanges or refunds are not allowed if the Goods have been specially made to order, personalized or altered to fit. These items do however come with their applicable warranty periods.
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon C Hightower frame |
Rear shock | FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5 |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Chainset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Wheelset | Raceface AR30 |
Hubs | DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
Tyres | Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
Brakes | SRAM DB8 Stealth, SRAM HS2 200mm |
Handlebars | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Stem | OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm |
Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy |
Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
Pedals | None - SHOP PEDALS HERE |
We aim to provide efficient delivery on all packages to mainland UK addresses. There are some areas where we will need to charge slightly more due to postage costs such as Highlands & Islands, Southern Ireland & Isle of Man.
Delivery is charged at £5.95 for standard delivery to UK mainland (see below for exceptions). Next working day delivery available for £6.95 if order before 1pm. Bikes are subject to £10.00 carriage charge. Exceptions can be found below. E-Bikes are subject to £30.00 carriage charge due to higher weight and value involved for insurance purposes.
Free delivery is available for orders over £75 and is a 2 working day service.
Orders placed before 12pm Monday to Thursday will be shipped the same day for next day delivery. Orders placed after 12pm Thursday and onwards will be shipped on Monday.
DUE TO THE CURRENT HIGH DEMAND, DELIVERY TIME FOR BIKES IS 3-5 DAYS. ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ARE STILL 1-2 DAYS.
We use DPD for all our shipments:
DPD offer an excellent delivery service, with full tracking information and an hour time slot given on the day of delivery. You can also change the destination of your parcel, including local drop off points.
*Saturday delivery can be arranged at extra cost, please call for details.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS & SURCHARGES
Unfortunately due to the policies of our chosen shipping companies we regret that we will have to apply a separate charge to selected postcodes in the UK for some of our packages. If we need to apply this charge we will contact you after your order has been placed and work out the extra shipping charge. We do ship outwith the UK, please contact us for prices and options.
NORTHERN IRELAND POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes in Northern Ireland will carry a further charge for shipping, please contact for more details and prices.
ABERDEENSHIRE POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes in Aberdeenshire carry a further charge for large item shipping.
OUTER HEBRIDES POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes in the Outer Hebrides will carry a further charge for large item shipping, please contact for more details and prices.
INVERNESSHIRE POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes in Invernesshire carry a further charge for large item shipping.
KIRKWALL AREA POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes in the Kirkwall area carry a further charge for large item shipping shipping.
PAISLEY (WESTERN ISLES) POSTCODE SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcodes ranging from PA20 - PA80 in the Paisley & Western Isles will carry a further charge for large item shipping, please contact for more details and prices.
SHETLAND ISLES AREA SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS
Postcode within the Shetland Isles will carry a further charge for large item shipping, please contact for more details and prices.
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