Hightower CC X0 AXS
OverviewAbout the Santa Cruz Hightower CC X0 AXS
The Santa Cruz Hightower CC X0 AXS is a mountain bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $12,499. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Hightower CC X0 AXS do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Santa Cruz recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | 154 to 165 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 175 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| L | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 to 193 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in |
| XXL | 193 to 200 cm | 6 ft 4 in to 6 ft 7 in |
Rider heights from Santa Cruz's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 29-inch
- Drivetrain
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS 12-speed
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Price
- $12,499, RRP AUD (Empire Cycles)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize L
- Stack
- 641 mm
- Reach
- 480 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.34
- Head angle
- 64.2 deg
- Seat angle
- 78.2 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1264 mm
- Chainstay
- 439 mm
- BB drop
- 29 mm
- Standover
- 725 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Eagle T-Type
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type
- Brakes
- SRAM Maven Silver Stealth
- Rotors
- 180/180mm
- Wheelset
- Reserve 30 SL AL 6069
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.4
- Max tyre clearance
- 64 mm
- Fork material
- Fox 36 Float Factory
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 160 mm
- Rear travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float Factory
- Fork stanchions
- 36 mm
- Shock
- Fox Float X Factory
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- OneUp Dropper Post
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- VPP
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 64.2 deg head angle points to very slack, built for steep descending.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.62 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (santacruzbicycles.com geometry (L, high) + product page + backfill 2026-09-27: empirecycles.com.au, santacruzbicycles.com + backfill 2026-09-27: santacruzbicycles.com), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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