Santa Cruz Highball Carbon 29er Hardtail

4.5/5 (2 Reviews)
MSRP : $1399.99


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Product Description

There are still those times and places where the best way to light the fuse and blow everyone else into the weeds is by riding a hardtail. 29-inch wheels have revived the venerable double diamond design, and by mixing the smooth rolling hoops with a feathery 2.45-pound carbon fiber frame, Santa Cruz has come up with a potent race weapon.


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Matahari a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: April 26, 2013

Strengths:    Climbs like a goat, descending is superb, overall feels good, cornering feels very stable.

Weaknesses:    Abit bouncy when goes over bump.

Bottom Line:   
Am proud to own this Highball Carbon, will introduce friends to own it too...

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Favorite Trail:   Tiger Hill

Duration Product Used:   4 weeks

Purchased At:   Penang , Malaysia

Bike Setup:   Highball Carbon frame, Sram XO drivetrain, XTR brake, Mavic SLR wheelset, Fox fork.

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by helifitz

Date Reviewed: April 16, 2013

Strengths:    Light, stiff, and rides well. It doesn't rattle your teeth like some other carbon hardtails. It is also stealthy quite compared to other carbon hardtail frames I've ridden.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
This is probably the best handling hardtail that I've ridden. The bike is meant to be an XC machine, but rides so well that I've been using it for 100 milers and everyday trail riding. Well done Santa Cruz! Now if only there was a SS friendly carbon version.

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