{"product_id":"santa-cruz-2023-hightower-3-c-axs-full-suspension-mtb","title":"2023 Santa Cruz Hightower 3 - C GX AXS Full Suspension MTB","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Fork has some slight cosmetic damage marks from shipping. Contact us for photos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe newest version of the Hightower remains one of the greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVPP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump chomping prowess. That means wherever you see \"VPP\" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e145mm VPP travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something good at climbing, and downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the last Hightower, we reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlovebox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSag window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlip chip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. 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