Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70
Value Guide market data · 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70
12-month trend
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Price over time - 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70
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All Hightower model years
2026$10,601 - $12,311Currently viewing
2025$10,229 - $11,879▼ 4% vs. 2026
2024$7,161 - $8,316▼ 32% vs. 2026
2023$8,183 - $9,503▼ 23% vs. 2026
2022$9,811 - $11,393▼ 7% vs. 2026
2021$10,741 - $12,473▲ 1% vs. 2026
2020$9,764 - $11,339▼ 8% vs. 2026
2019$8,927 - $10,367▼ 16% vs. 2026
2018$8,648 - $10,043▼ 18% vs. 2026
2017$7,439 - $8,639▼ 30% vs. 2026
2016$7,904 - $9,179▼ 25% vs. 20262026 Hightower 70 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 70 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM Eagle
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset
- SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- Shifters
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM DB8
- Rotors
- SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Saddle
- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Stem
- OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO , Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Hubs
- Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h , Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO , Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Rims
- Reserve 30|TR AL
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
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.