Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2016 Santa Cruz Hightower C 29 S
Value Guide market data · 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower C 29 S
12-month trend
4%
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Price over time - 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower C 29 S
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All Hightower model years
2026$10,601 - $12,311▲ 34% vs. 2016
2025$10,229 - $11,879▲ 29% vs. 2016
2024$7,161 - $8,316▼ 9% vs. 2016
2023$8,183 - $9,503▲ 4% vs. 2016
2022$9,811 - $11,393▲ 24% vs. 2016
2021$10,741 - $12,473▲ 36% vs. 2016
2020$9,764 - $11,339▲ 24% vs. 2016
2019$8,927 - $10,367▲ 13% vs. 2016
2018$8,648 - $10,043▲ 9% vs. 2016
2017$7,439 - $8,639▼ 6% vs. 2016
2016$7,904 - $9,179Currently viewing2016 Hightower C 29 S lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 Santa Cruz Hightower C 29 S value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Santa Cruz C carbon, 135mm-travel, 148 x 12mm thru-axle
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Pike 29 RC 140mm travel, 110 x 15mm thru-axle
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Monarch RT
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Santa Cruz Hightower C 29 S
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect SL
- Rear Cogs
- SRAM XG1150, 11-speed: 10-42
- Chain
- SRAM PC1130
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40, integrated
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- SRAM; Front: MTH 716; Rear: SRAM MTH 746
- Tires
- Maxxis Minion, Tubeless Ready, 29x2.3
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.