![]() ![]() The Santa Cruz Hightower has been a does-it-all-well trail bike since its inception. Featuring Santa Cruz's lower-link mounted shock design, updated, adjustable geometry, this “Engineering Best Of.” assembles some of Santa Cruz's biggest design pleasers into one belter of a road-trip companion. If ever a bike resembled your most cherished mix tape compilation, the Santa Cruz Hightower is it. ![]() Report Scammers on Pinkbike HERE *Read 1st Post* then contact captainbringdown directlyĬan anyone give me the reviews of best writing websites in UK.Refined, not re-defined. Ride log link created duplicate account in Trail Forks Trailforks Website Feedback & Suggestions ![]() I am sure the Tallboy would be a great choice too, I haven't ridden one but it looks amazing. If I were you, I'd be between the Tallboy and the Hightower, and probably pick the Hightower because it may give you just a little more confidence to push a little harder. He rides tight, rocky, rooty New England trails. I just helped my dad pick out a bike, and he ended up going for the Tallboy. Santa Cruz has also replaced a frame and a Reserve wheel for me within the last six months, no questions asked even though I think the wheel was my fault, so in my mind the price tag is already justified. I brought my Nomad on the trip (didn't have the Hightower at the time) because I was also riding the bike park, but the 5010 would have been plenty capable and more fun on the trails you mentioned (leading me to believe the Tallboy would be as well). I ride in New Mexico, but I have been to BC and ridden the three trails you mentioned. I have three and I love them all, with the 2020 Hightower probably being my favorite. I'm biased, haven't ridden a Rocky Mountain, but I am going to say go with the Santa Cruz. With the "long and slack" movement - is the Instinct considered too conservative or you still going to feel pretty confident descending (and climbing) with those numbers?Īny thoughts or experiences are appreciated! The two I'm really considering right now are the Hightower 2020 and the Instinct - but the Instinct in the mid-setting has a 66.5 HTA and 75 STA, compared to the Hightower’s 65.5 HTA, 76.8 STA. I also looked at a few other bikes but narrowed it down to those available locally, and within a reasonable price point DVO Diamond 150mm, DVO Topaz Piggy Back 130mm Upside: DVO suspension, Wine/Fuchsia colour Downside: Steeper HTA, slacker STA, Guide T brakes, weight Would the Tallboy, at 130/120mm, be too easily overwhelmed? Better to have extra squish if I’m a newer rider – not the best at picking lines? RockShox Yari RC 150mm, Fox DPS Performance 130mm Santa Cruz Hightower 2020, Aluminum Reserve Build - $4699 Race Face i27 rims, Maxxis Minion DHR2 2.3” Fox 34 Performance 140mm, DPS Performance 140mm If you aren't hucking jumps or super aggressive but still riding steeper, technical, rocky, rooty terrain - are these bikes gonna get overwhelmed/bottom out? Would one be better on a mid-travel 29er (Ripmo, Hightower, Rocky Mountain Instinct)? ![]() But I’ve been really stoked on these new short travel 29ers (Ripley, Trance, Tallboy) and wondering if they are enough bike/squish for BC riding for me. I’ve been told by bike shop owners 140mm is minimum for North Shore/Squamish riding. I’m trying to figure out how much travel is required for what I ride. I’d also be keen on some longer day backcountry expedition type rides. Leave of Absence, Angry Midget, and Credit Line in Squamish come to mind. I’m very fit and I like the ups as much as the downs when coming down I really enjoy more technical trails that challenge you. I just love being on bikes and I like getting outside to be outside. I’m not a very aggressive rider – I’m not doing any big drops, not hucking jumps, won’t be blazing down a technical trail at mach speed. I’m 6’, 165lbs, live West Coast BC, ride North Vancouver and Interior BC. Looking to get a new mountain bike soliciting opinions and first hand experiences! ![]()
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