Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 CC 29 XTR RSV
Value Guide market data · 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 CC 29 XTR RSV
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Price over time - 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 CC 29 XTR RSV
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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 4 CC 29 XTR RSV lineup
Overview
About this bike
2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 CC 29 XTR RSV value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- Frame
- Carbon CC 29" 150mm Travel VPP™
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XTR
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano XTR Threaded
- Cassette
- Shimano XTR 9200, 10-51t
- Chain
- Shimano XTR 9100, 12spd
- Crankset
- Shimano XTR M9220, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR Di2 M9250, SGS, 12spd
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR M9250 Shift Switch
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR 9220
- Rotors
- Front: Shimano MT905, 203mm , Rear: Shimano MT905, 180mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Carbon Bar S: 35x800mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
- Headset
- Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
- Seatpost
- RockShox Reverb AXS S: 150mm, M: 175mm, L/XL: 200, XXL: 225mm
- Stem
- Industry Nine A35 All Sizes: 40mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29""x2.4"", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ , Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 29""x2.5"", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Hubs
- Front: Industry Nine Hydra 2, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h , Rear: Industry Nine Hydra 2, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt 28h
- Rear Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29""x2.4"", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ , Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 29""x2.5"", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO
- Rims
- Reserve 30|HD Carbon
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold separately
E-System
- Battery
- Shimano Battery DN320
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.