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 XE / C
Previous used estimate
$1,282 - $1,319
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XE / C
12-month projected trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XE / C
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Highball model years
2026$3,548 - $3,650▲ 177% vs. 2018
2025$5,736 - $5,901▲ 347% vs. 2018
2024$3,699 - $3,806▲ 189% vs. 2018
2023$3,858 - $3,969▲ 201% vs. 2018
2022$3,732 - $3,839▲ 191% vs. 2018
2021$2,988 - $3,074▲ 133% vs. 2018
2020$3,119 - $3,209▲ 143% vs. 2018
2019$2,530 - $2,603▲ 97% vs. 20182018$1,282 - $1,319Currently viewing
2017$1,564 - $1,609▲ 22% vs. 2018Compare Highball 29 XE / C models
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Overview
About this bike
Nothing beats the acceleration of a hardtail mountain bike and the Santa Cruz Highball C is purpose-built for intense XC pursuits. On this iteration, Santa Cruz shaved half a pound from the weight of the frame and redesigned the seat stay/top tube junction to give you more comfort over the long haul without sacrificing speed. With three water bottle mounts, threaded BB reliability, and internally routed cables, the only thing you'll be concerned about is when to make the turn back home. The Highball XE/C build offers rock-solid performance with a Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain paired with XT brakes. A remote-actuated Fox 32 Performance fork guides you through rough terrain while the Race Face/DT Swiss wheelset and Maxxis Aspen tires do their part when it's time to grip and rip. Saddle up and experience the rocket-like feel only a carbon hardtail can deliver.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- FOX 32 Performance 100 Step-cast w/ remote
- Component Hubs
- DT 370
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Product Family
- Highball
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Component Chain
- Shimano SLX M7000
- Component Color
- Gloss Fog, Eggplant
- Component Frame
- Highball Carbon C
- Component Brakes
- Shimano XT M8000 w/ RT86 Ice Tech 160mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Road NiCro
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
- Component Cassette
- E13 TRS Race 11SPD 9-46t
- Component Crankset
- Shimano XT M8000 S: 170mm M–XL: 175mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000
- Component Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Bicycles XC Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 750mm
- Component Seat Post
- Easton EC70 Zero 27.2
- Component Chainrings
- 32T
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25 TR
- Component Tape Grips
- ESI Chunky
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000
- Component Accessories Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Hubs
- DT 370
- Crankset
- Shimano XT M8000 S: 170mm M–XL: 175mm
- Chain
- Shimano SLX M7000
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Road NiCro
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Bicycles XC Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 750mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS integrated
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8000 w/ RT86 Ice Tech 160mm rotors
- Cassette
- E13 TRS Race 11SPD 9-46t
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Fork
- FOX 32 Performance 100 Step-cast w/ remote
- Frame
- Highball Carbon C
- Seat Post
- Easton EC70 Zero 27.2
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000
- Tape/Grips
- ESI Chunky
- Color
- Eggplant
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25 TR
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.