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 XX1 Reserve
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XX1 Reserve
12-month trend
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Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XX1 Reserve
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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. 20182018$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 XX1 Reserve lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XX1 Reserve value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX 32 Factory 100 Step-cast w/ remote
- Frame
- Highball Carbon CC
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Santa Cruz Highball 29 XX1 Reserve
- Crankset
- SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB<br>S: 170mm<br>M–XL: 175mm
- Chain
- SRAM X01 Eagle 12 spd
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM XX1 Eagle
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
- Chainrings
- 34T
- Shifters
- SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Level Ultimate w/ CLX Centerlock 160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Carbon
- Headset
- Cane Creek AER IS integrated
- Stem
- Syntace LiteForce
- Handlebars
- Santa Cruz Bicycles XC Flat Bar Carbon 31.8 x 750mm
- Seat Post
- Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex 27.2
- Tape/Grips
- ESI Chunky
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- DT 240 (28H)
- Tires
- Maxxis Aspen 29x2.25 TR
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm<br>Rear: 148 x 12mm
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Rims/Wheels
- Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon
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.