Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C - 90 - Carbon Mountainbike - 2026 - matte black

Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C - The all-mountain all-star

Big wheels, no excuses - this is the pinnacle of versatility. A well-balanced ratio of suspension travel, wheel size and handling makes it a real mtb for modern mountain biking. Whether in the thin air of the Alps or on your home trail, whether on built flow trails, challenging descents or on natural mountain trails - the Santa Cruz Hightower is the all-mountain all-star.

The look of the Hightower has changed radically. But it wasn't about satisfying a designer's ego or standing out, it was just about moving the position of the lower link and shock absorber down and forward to lower the anti-squat for a radically better ride feel.

Highlights of the Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C

• Carbon frame
• FOX 36 Float Performance suspension fork
• FOX Float X Performance rear shock
• SRAM 90 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain
• SRAM Maven Base disc brakes
• OneUp dropper post
• DT Swiss 370 hubs

Details of the Santa Cruz Hightower 4 C

Strong carbon frame

Santa Cruz frames are not disposable products. With regular storage service, they will easily last a biker's lifetime. At Santa Cruz, carbon does not primarily stand for lightweight design, but for durability, which is reinforced by the warranty promise and crash replacement principle.

VPP suspension travel

150mm suspension travel at the rear, optimized by the fourth generation of VPP, and a 160mm fork give the Hightower the character it needs to respond to the latest developments in kinematics. Thanks to the wide range of use, you can push yourself long before the bicycle reaches its limits.

Anti-Squat

The Anti-Squat hardens the suspension when pedaling. At the same time, it causes the chain to be pulled backwards every time the suspension compresses. Too little anti-squat and the suspension rocks when pedaling. Too much anti-squat and the suspension is less able to absorb bumps under load. Santa Cruz have worked hard to improve the anti-squat effect on their bicycles and reduced the value for it. The result is more traction and more riding fun.

The geometry fits

The chainstay lengths of the Hightower grow with the frame size. So everyone gets the same balanced geometry.