Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2021 Santa Cruz Highball C R
Previous used estimate
$1,557 - $1,602
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Santa Cruz Highball C R
12-month projected trend
16%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2021 Santa Cruz Highball C R
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▲ 128% vs. 2021
2025$5,736 - $5,901▲ 268% vs. 2021
2024$3,699 - $3,806▲ 138% vs. 2021
2023$3,858 - $3,969▲ 148% vs. 2021
2022$3,732 - $3,839▲ 140% vs. 20212021$1,557 - $1,602Currently viewing
2020$3,119 - $3,209▲ 100% vs. 2021
2019$2,530 - $2,603▲ 62% vs. 2021
2018$2,405 - $2,475▲ 54% vs. 2021
2017$1,564 - $1,6090% vs. 2021Compare Highball C R models
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Overview
About this bike
The Highball is our flagship carbon hardtail race thoroughbred and a dark horse in XC versatility. More capable than a pure endurance bike, more composed than most XC race-rigs, the Highball has evolved to be easier to ride harder for longer. We fine-tuned the carbon layup process and the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to curb trail chatter. Built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post, the whole package combines to take the "hard" out of hardtail riding. It has the mindset of a race bike but it’s prepared for more. With capacity for three bottle cages, the ever-reliable threaded BB, and, of course, the lifetime warranty that comes standard with all Santa Cruz bikes, it’s the kind of bike that’ll go far. - Carbon C frame - FOX Rhythm 32 100mm fork w/remote - SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain - WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims w/Maxxis Rekon tires - SRAM Level T brakes
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29", w/Fox Remote Lever, 2-position
- Component Hubs
- Front: SRAM MTH 716, 32h Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32h
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- RaceFace Aeffect
- Product Family
- Highball
- Component Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
- Component Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Component Color
- Ember
- Component Frame
- Carbon C 29" Hardtail
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 160mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Component Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- Component Crankset
- SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Component Handlebar
- RaceFace Aeffect
- Component Seat Post
- RaceFace Ride
- Component Chainrings
- 34T
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.25", 3C, EXO, TR
- Component Tape Grips
- ESI Chunky Grips
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Hubs
- Front: SRAM MTH 716, 32h Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32h
- Crankset
- SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Aeffect
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Stem
- RaceFace Aeffect
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 160mm rotors
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- Chainrings
- 34T
- Fork
- FOX Rhythm 32, 100mm, 29", w/Fox Remote Lever, 2-position
- Frame
- Carbon C 29" Hardtail
- Seat Post
- RaceFace Ride
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Tape/Grips
- ESI Chunky Grips
- Color
- Ember
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.25", 3C, EXO, 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.