New Bike Day!! - Santa Cruz Hightower CC
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Well its new bike day! End of my Yeti era and back onto a Santa Cruz Hightower CC. This build is a bit custom using a full AXS drivetrain and Reverb, Lyrik/Super Deluxe Ultimate, Nobl Carbon Wheels, OneUp Components and DT350 Hubs. Is it the best bike for Vancouver Island? I think so!
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Hi buddy you haven’t posted much lately hope you and your family are all good including your Labrador. Have a great Christmas lots of love from kg in Stratford upon Avon in the uk.
Love what you did with the graphics and entire build,.
I ordered a Hightower CC AXS/XX1 Reserve build (xl - smoke gray) in early August. Was supposed to come in next week but it's delayed a week. I already have the AXS dropper, ridewrap, megneg, revgrips, one up bashguide and nukeproof pedals in-hand. Not that I'm excited or impatient or anything.
Can't wait to ride it!
Nice! You are going to love it, such a great fun bike!
Cascade link and a 160mm airshaft is good if you feel it needs a little more.
@@russc5269 thanks! I have been on a 2016 Bronson for 5 years and 7000+miles. I think the 145 rear should be good, but I already have the megneg in hand. I believe SC is the only one that voids warranty with the Cascade. My friend runs them on both his Yetis (130 and 150) and he swears by them.
I ride a ton of tech but I'm not a big jumper (too old, takes too long to recover when I crash). I guess I'll just have to wait and see...but waiting is the hardest part!
@@TrentMTBSD you can easily fit yourself. And replace. No one but yourself would know. That's if you ever felt the need for you. It changes more than just the travel.
That Camera setups is so clear and smooth looking.10/10
Looks fantastic! After waiting 9.5 months my Ripmo V2 finally showed up. New bikes all around you might say. Cheers!
Heck yeah!!! Covid really messed up availability of everything. Seems to be starting to normalize a bit thankfully.
I've had my Rimpo v2 since March and it is quite easily so close to a one bike quiver. I actually sold my hightower as I used to have both and rode them both for some time. I think the Ripmo climbs much better and is a really fun party bike.
I got the same bike, spec and color, fantastic bike, definitely wrap the frame first, I used invis
Check into the cascade link for the HT, I think it bumps the travel up to 150mm without destroying the climbing characteristics. I had the blue one and it was amazing and now on the Ripmo v2, won't say how good it is. Congrats on the new rig.
Congrats on the new bike. Still waiting on my TB4. Second week of Nov, fingers crossed
Heya 🤗 wish you would come back now and again.
ordered mine this week.. found a CC X01 from 2020 in desert color..
I just picked up the same exact bike! Waiting for it to arrive...
How did you ordered it? I only see the 2021 model on the webpage
@@eaacbcs I bought a used one off pink bike
I got a AL D 2021 today
Ordered the 2021 Hightower Carbon S from my buddy’s shop last week. Should arrive in a couple of days. Super excited!
My bike is ready in two days.I’m pumped 🔥
Nice rig man 💪⚡️⚡️
Nice, you are going to love it!
yeah! 🤘
I just got my Ripley last month after a long wait! Congrats on your new ride!
Thanks! Enjoy your new rig.
I have the same bike got her 3 months ago ! Not sure how but I did ..😎. Except I have the fox factory 36 fork . Love the bike she’s a beast ! 🤙🏻🇺🇸💯🥜 congrats 🍾🎉
Heck yeah! It’s a solid bike that’s for sure
Nice bike🤙👍
Thanks for checking it out!
Congrats on the new whip!
Thanks!
I sold my sb150 in June and replaced it with a Megatower. I also recently bought a tallboy for winter riding. I liked my Yeti, but the MT pedaled much better and had a lot of different ways it could be set up with longer forks and linkages. If I was to have one bike, the hightower would definitely be it.
I had considered the MT as well and like you said, for a do it all the HT was the winner for me!
Nice build and great video. loving all the great content you put out. I am Thinking either the HT or the SB 130 LR. Currently have a V1 bronson and thinking either bike will be a significant upgrade. Tried the 130 LR and really liked it, especially on the climbing. Don't think I will be able to try the HT in my area. Just wondering your opinion on how close the HT is in climbing compared to the 130 LR. Any other comments between the two would be appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for watching! They are both very similar bikes in all regard. I had considered the LR but wanted to try something different than another Yeti. The SI link is a better pedal platform but it isn’t worlds better when compared directly to the HT.
Nice bike, like the new colors on the hightower....the OneUp bars profile remind me of the profile of an airbus a380 wing...i know odd huh
Haha that’s great, thanks fir watching
Excellent video. I’m shopping for my next bike and I’m hesitating between the Hightower and the SB130. Two bikes that you know well. I’m currently riding a Giant Trance x adv pro. My trails are exactly like yours, but and the eastern Canada, in Québec. I’m looking for a bike that climbs as well as it goes down in a blue/black type of trails. If you had to choose, what bike will be your pick, SB130 or SC?
Bruh I’ve been looking for that edc tool kit for ages but nobody has it in stock, I also ordered my ht last week hopefully I’ll be riding it next week.
Nice ride and great video.
I demoed one last year and found it to climb pretty good but it was not playful at all. It was really not poppy but it hammered everything downhill. Tried a Ripley 4 and it was better I thought. My friend got the new Switchblade and loves it so I will demo that before I make a decision. Coming off a Yeti 4.5 which was pretty but not great....
Sick. Get a sliver and white head tube badge off eBay to add that final touch.
That’s a great idea!
Stoked I found your channel and congrats on the new bike! Whats the name of that second trail you rode? Not sure I've ridden that one yet.
Thanks for watching. The second line of trails consisted of FTR, Zipper and Gravitron. They are at South Benson in Nanaimo.
I have a 2019 v3 Bronson. I’m looking to upgrade to something that overall pedals better but still descends well. I’m contemplating the Tallboy 4 or HT2. Would both of these bikes be a upgrade in that department over my Bronson? Which one would you choose if you want something that goes up as good as it goes down? I know the HT is more capable but is there a big difference between it and the TB when it comes to pedaling? If not I’d assume go HT but if there is then the TB might be worth going with as it prob would handle 95% of my rides. Thanks
Love the vid
Thanks for checking it out!
Sweet build!
Have you had a chance to swing a leg over the Revel Rascal? The rascal, hightower and offering are on my short list.
Thanks for watching! I haven’t been on a Revel bike, I tried to get a media demo but it didn’t work out. There are no dealers around here unfortunately.
I tried a friends rascal and offering, offering felt insane, the rascal kind of felt like every other bike. Ended Up Settling on a megatower 😂
@@morgancook4128 mega is too much bike for my location. 130-140 is ideal.
Curious what put the Hightower over the Druid? Looking at both of these and only problem is I can’t try a Druid.
There were a few factors. I enjoyed the HT more overall which is really all that mattered. The Druid is a great bike don’t get me wrong but for the overall bike ride experience the HT was better.
Do you strava your rides? I've only ever ridden the Benson DH trails but want to cross the road and try some of the other stuff like creeper and the abyss.
@@IslandBikeLife I to am wondering between the HT and the Druid, both of which are impossible to demo this year where I am. I'm sure they both handle the descents amazingly.
My biggest question is which one is more playful on slower flatter terrain. I really like bunny hopping around the trail and lifting and dropping the back of the bike in tight areas. Is there one between these two you might suggest being more suitable?
Thanks a bunch. Really have been enjoying your content!
Awesome build! Stem length? Handle bar width? I like how you did the "custom" SC stickers on the down tube.
My bars are cut to 780 with a 35mm stem
Nice bike, I have the Tallboy v4 and I freakin love it.
Yeah I had though about the Tallboy and keeping my other bike. Decided that would have been a waste and went for a one bike that covers it all.
No doubt! For me, TB covers 95% of my trails. Smashes em! If I ever go bigger, HT will be the bike. Sweet ridin man!
Great looking bike! I wish I could afford to have a new bike but with 2 young kids... you get what I mean? What was that first trail you show us riding as your first ride? It looks like a fun one.
That’s a trail called Bent Nail which is located near the top of the Doumont network.
Awesome bike , it’s 145 mm now not 140. ?. Did they change the link and any change in ride characteristics from when you trialed the 140 version . Thx Pat
I believe it was the shock length that was changed not the linkage. No difference I. Ride performance at all.
Awesome man! Did you put a 160mm Lyrik on it? or keep it at 150? How did you find it on south benson compared to your SB150? Thanks in advance!
It is set at 150 for now. I might bump it to 160 to see but I didn't really notice much difference. The bike doesn't have the smashing through everything power that the SB150 had but it didn't hold me back either. Just caused me to have to think a bit more rather than just point and shoot.
bike looks beautiful, i've been demoing one for the past month up in Cumby and it feels like the perfect bike. what are your thoughts on the cascadia components aftermarket link to achieve 150 in the back?... (see Dr. J MTB's channel).
I have read various things about the Cascade link. I am not sold on it but I haven't had the chance to try it out myself. So far, I don't find the rear travel, traction or ability of the bike when paired with the Super Deluxe Ultimate to be in need of any real improvements. I will probably try the MegNeg on the shock after awhile and perhaps the cascade link but to me it doesn't seem worth it at this time.
I have the link on my HT, it puts the BB real low. I took it off the bike after 2 rides. I have one for sale now.
Good to know!
@@frohrers281 I made my sag slightly less to compensate for that - doesn’t seem to hurt anything at all. Bike’s still more plush off the top than stock and I’m using all travel, able to smash through the rough easier
nice! how long did you wait to get all your stuff? due to covid I feel like things are backordered
I was lucky as I had most of the parts. The frame itself was several months on order. The Lyrik was less than a week turnaround
what trails were those. That first one looked like a blast. im gonna try benson out, i live in vic, got a trance 2 this summer and am obsessed with the sport. Just upgraded tires to dhf and dhr ii DD
The first trail is Bent Nail at Doumont. It’s shower but really fun.
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Next spring it's a SB 130 lunch ride or this, time to retire the sb5.5 even though I still love riding it!
Both of those are very similar, especially if running the HT at 160 up front. Both are great, my wife has the LR and can’t get enough of it!
Do you find the matte finish easy to clean? I see that's it wrapped as well. Are they areas underneath that are exposed or areas that would be prone to dirt?
I don’t ever use RideWrap or any PPF for protection really, I use it to make cleaning easier. I find it just speeds it up even if I am just doing a quick hose off and not a full on clean.
@@IslandBikeLife sonos the matte finish easy to clean then?
You say its very noticeably lighter than the SB150 but I thought the frames were very comparable in weight?? Is it only lighter because you built this one up lighter?
They are comparable but the overall weight of the bike is less. It feels more nimble and easier to move around the trail.
Sweet, I have one ordered but it isn't supposed to be here until after Christmas....
The delay is crazy. I got very lucky to get this one. It is worth the wait though!
@@IslandBikeLife Thanks, My LBS had an XL in stock. Took it for a quick ride and it was just to small. My knees were hitting the handlebars. I had to order an XXL. I can't wait to get back out on the trails. Sold my other mountain bike a few months ago.
@@dgassert how tall are you? Im 6'6 and my 2019 xl nomad is small compared to my buddies 21 commencal meta thinkin of either ordering a xxl megatower or the new trek slash since the numbers make it seem big
@@stevenjam7119 I am 6'5" I previously rode a XXL Trek Fuel EX 7. The XL on that bike was borderline as well and I had previously done a fit and the numbers showed that I needed an XXL.
Have you tried the sb130? Wondering how it compares
I have and they are very similar. Check out my SB130 review. Both are excellent all around bikes.
@@IslandBikeLife thanks! You said you’re 6’2? What size frame you get in the Santa?
I run an XL on the Hightower
Have you tried the Knolly Fugitive LT? If you have, what's your opinion on it? What's it like compared to the Hightower?
I have not been on one but have heard very great things.
Awesome bike and build. How does it compare to the Bronson v3?
I like it so much more. The Bronson was a fine bike but it didn’t really excite me like this one did. I couldn’t get along with the lower link on that bike at all which was likely the shock more than the bike. It was a very fun bike but didn’t hit what I was looking for when it came to the climbing and trail riding feel.
Cant wait my mine ! STOKEEE
Did you look at the ripmo v2 as a contender? If you did, what were your thoughts?
I did look at it. I liked the V1 a lot but never did get the chance to ride the V2. Covid messed up my review schedule big time. By all accounts it is a great bike and I am looking forward to getting on one.
Cool bike. You throw it on the scale for an as-tested weight yet?
No, I don’t have a weight, not really concerned about it
@@IslandBikeLife I wasn’t really concerned either. Just asking.
New Frame Day. Hah
Do you know what the differences are between this years model and last years model are?
Different shock that extends the travel to 145 in the rear. That is about it.
what made you choose the hightower over the megatower?
I went back and forth. In the end, the MT was too close to my old SB150. I knew I wanted a slightly less enduro focused race bike and more overall trail bike. I didn’t lose much on descents and gained a lot in climbing and general trail riding with the HT.
Can you be 100% clear on how well this climbs compared to the SB130? Thank you
I find they are very similar however the SB130 is a better climber.
Island Bike Life thank you, I thought so. my head says get the sb130 but I want the HT, I’m in New England / New York area and very rocky and rooty but I get maybe 10 park days a year. I’m on a trek slash now and while I love the bike how I have it built I need something more trail like that can climb better. Any other observations on sb130 vs HT?
@@ProMachineRider If you just cruise up the hills the HT will be OK, but if you like to put a bit of power in then the pedal bob and inefficiency of the SC lower link setup will show.
Is this Channel dead?
Where are you riding?
Most of this was at South Benson in Nanaimo
How does the ht compare to the sb150?
It is a lighter more all around bike. I gained a lot in the climbing and lost very little descending. Especially if I go to 160 up front. Just a bit more efficient in the pedal category overall.
@@IslandBikeLife have you tried the new switchblade? I'm between that and the ht.. I'm currently on a sb150. Thanks!
Hi! I just looking for something like that, good on climbs, efficient for long days with Xc tires, but capable in rought terrain.
Please can you check the weight of this bike? Did you weight also frame+shock?
Do you think its lighter compared with sb130?
Im looking also ripmo V2 which i think will be the lightest, and will be in the same category.