Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2022 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
Value Guide market data · 2022 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
12-month trend
12%
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Price over time - 2022 Santa Cruz Hightower C S
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All Hightower model years
2026$10,601 - $12,311▲ 8% vs. 2022
2025$10,229 - $11,879▲ 4% vs. 2022
2024$7,161 - $8,316▼ 27% vs. 2022
2023$8,183 - $9,503▼ 17% vs. 2022
2022$9,811 - $11,393Currently viewing
2021$10,741 - $12,473▲ 9% vs. 2022
2020$9,764 - $11,3390% vs. 2022
2019$8,927 - $10,367▼ 9% vs. 2022
2018$8,648 - $10,043▼ 12% vs. 2022
2017$7,439 - $8,639▼ 24% vs. 2022
2016$7,904 - $9,179▼ 19% vs. 20222022 Hightower C S lineup
Overview
About this bike
2022 Santa Cruz Hightower C S value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX 36 Float Performance, 150mm, 29"
- Frame
- S
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM GX
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Chainrings
- 30t
- Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Code R
- Rotors
- Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
- Seatpost
- RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Stem
- Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 110 x 15mm, Rear: 148 x 12mm
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra
- Hubs
- Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h, Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL, 12x148, XD, 28h
- Rear Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra
- Rims
- RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
- Spokes
- Sapim Race
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.