Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
Value Guide market data · 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
12-month trend
18%
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Price over time - 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
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All Hightower model years
2026$10,601 - $12,311▼ 1% vs. 2021
2025$10,229 - $11,879▼ 5% vs. 2021
2024$7,161 - $8,316▼ 33% vs. 2021
2023$8,183 - $9,503▼ 24% vs. 2021
2022$9,811 - $11,393▼ 9% vs. 2021
2021$10,741 - $12,473Currently viewing
2020$9,764 - $11,339▼ 9% vs. 2021
2019$8,927 - $10,367▼ 17% vs. 2021
2018$8,648 - $10,043▼ 19% vs. 2021
2017$7,439 - $8,639▼ 31% vs. 2021
2016$7,904 - $9,179▼ 26% vs. 20212021 Hightower C S lineup
Overview
About this bike
2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C S value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2021 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Code R w/Avid Centerline 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Seat Post
- RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 370, 32h, XD
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15 thru-axle<br>Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
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.