Description
Your Launchpad to Cross-Country Greatness
When you crave nothing but pure, direct drive efficiency, the Highball answers.
Crafted for racers, dreamers, and leg-burning lunatics alike, this isn’t just a hardtail — it’s a modern weapon disguised as a minimalist machine. With a buttery-smooth carbon chassis, a race-caliber RockShox SID SL fork, and the all-new SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, the Highball is precision-engineered for one thing: winning.
Whether you’re chasing gold, KOMs, personal demons, or just your fast-riding buddies, the Highball is ready to grind, hammer, and fly alongside you—mile after punishing mile.
🔥 Why This Bike Crushes It
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Carbon C Frame: Light, stiff, and optimized for real-world trail compliance
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100mm RockShox SID SL Fork: Lightweight performance with remote lockout for ultimate control
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SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission: Race-proven T-Type precision; flawless shifting under full power
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Custom Laminated Seatstays & 27.2mm Post: Engineered vertical compliance for long-distance comfort
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RaceFace Wheels & DT Swiss Hubs: Durable, fast, and built to endure XC punishment
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Maxxis Rekon Race Tires: Fast-rolling, race-ready grip to dominate technical terrain
🛠 Complete Spec Breakdown
Frame & Fork
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Frame: Santa Cruz Carbon C, 29″ Hardtail
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Fork: RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm travel, 3-Position Remote
Drivetrain
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Crankset: SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 34T
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Cassette: SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
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Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
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Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Brakes
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Front & Rear: SRAM DB8 w/ SRAM HS2 160mm Rotors
Wheels & Tires
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Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29″
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Hubs: DT Swiss 370, Boost spacing, 6-bolt
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Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race 29×2.35″ EXO
Cockpit & Contact Points
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Handlebar: SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 760mm wide
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Stem: SRAM Atmos, 60mm
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Grips: SRAM Grips
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Seatpost: RaceFace Next Carbon, 27.2mm x 400mm
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Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
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Pedals: Sold separately
🎯 Perfect For
✅ Cross-country racers looking for podium performance
✅ Riders chasing KOMs, PRs, or brutal endurance goals
✅ Hardtail lovers who demand lightweight speed with engineered comfort
✅ Athletes who need a no-excuses machine that’s all gas, no brakes
🌟 The Final Word
The 2026 Santa Cruz Highball 90 is a hardtail that blurs the lines between art and engineering. It’s a race weapon for those who know that seconds matter, that miles hurt, and that victories taste sweetest when earned the hard way.
Train hard. Race harder. Ride the Highball.
