Santa Cruz Highball 3 C GX1 AXS 29 XL gloss black 2024

Santa Cruz Highball 3C GX1 AXS

When your trail or competition demands the direct-drive efficiency that only a hardtail can provide, the Highball is the ideal choice. Despite its simple appearance, it's packed with high-tech features and innovative design.

The Highball from Santa Cruz is the flagship carbon hardtail, combining impressive performance with surprising versatility. As a cross-country race machine, it's not only faster than a dedicated marathon hardtail, but also more balanced than many XC race bikes. Designed for long, demanding races and tours, the carbon layup process has been optimized and the frame design architecture improved. The frame is configured for a 27.2 mm seatpost and features flatter seat stays and the elimination of a connecting stay, ensuring high vertical flex while maintaining high torsional rigidity. This enables efficient propulsion and maximum comfort.

The Highball is not only a fast bike, but also one that offers genuine riding pleasure. With space for three bottle cages and a reliable threaded bottom bracket, it is a bike with almost unlimited range. When the trail or competition demands maximum direct-drive efficiency that only a hardtail can provide, the Highball is the perfect choice. Despite its simple appearance, it is packed with high-tech features and innovative design. It is a modern reinterpretation of the classic machine, used by many to push their own endurance to the limits with every pedal stroke – whether to win medals, complete personal challenges, or simply have a good time with friends. You are sure to experience many hours of fun and challenges with this hardtail.

Highlights

• Cross-country fork with 100 mm travel
• The 29-inch wheels are perfect for tours through easy terrain and on dirt roads.
• The high-quality carbon frame is light and robust for optimal performance.
• Perfect for cross-country races and extensive tours on easy terrain.
• Faster uphill riding thanks to excellent suspension and lightweight construction.
• The bike offers stable performance even on gentle descents and uneven terrain.
• SRAM 24 GX Eagle AXS: 12-speed derailleur with electronic shifting system for precise shifting.
• Proven durability and reliability, even under demanding conditions.
• Versatile: Ideal for long tours, quick after-work laps or short-distance races.
• Capacity for three bottle holders