Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 S / C
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 S / C
12-month trend
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Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 S / C
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All Highball model years
2026$3,719 - $4,319▼ 50% vs. 2018
2025$7,067 - $8,207▼ 5% vs. 2018
2024$5,673 - $6,588▼ 24% vs. 2018
2023$6,602 - $7,667▼ 11% vs. 2018
2022$7,532 - $8,747▲ 1% vs. 2018
2021$6,463 - $7,505▼ 13% vs. 2018
2020$8,369 - $9,719▲ 13% vs. 2018
2019$7,718 - $8,963▲ 4% vs. 2018
2018$7,439 - $8,639Currently viewing
2017$5,579 - $6,479▼ 25% vs. 2018
2016$4,091 - $4,751▼ 45% vs. 2018
2015$3,998 - $4,643▼ 46% vs. 2018
2014$4,278 - $4,968▼ 42% vs. 2018
2012$3,906 - $4,536▼ 47% vs. 20182018 Highball 29 S / C lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 S / C value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX 32 Performance 100 Step-cast w/ remote
- Frame
- Highball Carbon C
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 S / C
- Crankset
- SRAM Stylo 7k DUB<br>S: 170mm<br>M–XL: 175mm
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
- Chainrings
- 34T
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TL w/ Avid Centerline 160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Road NiCro
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
- Stem
- Race Face Ride
- Handlebars
- Race Face Evolve Flat bar 31.8x720
- Seat Post
- Easton EC70 Carbon Zero 27.2
- Tape/Grips
- ESI Chunky
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- DT 370
- Tires
- Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25 TR
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm<br>Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Spokes
- DT Competition (32)
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Rims/Wheels
- Race Face AR 24
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.