2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1 Inventory

Santa Cruz's flagship carbon hardtail race bike.

The Highball is a hardtail designed for the ultimate efficiency in cross-country racing. The carbon layup process is more fine-tuned than ever. And the low-angle, bridgeless seatstays join with the seat tube to curb any trail chatter.

You have reliable threaded BB and three bottle cages. And it's all built around a 27.2mm diameter seat post. Of course, everything's covered with a lifetime warranty and crash replacement support. It's truly the whole package. Ride it once and you'll never want to get on anything else.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon C & Carbon CC

  • Front Tavel

    100mm

  • Wheel Size

    29"

  • 2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1 in Dark Matter and Carbon

Specifications

2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1

Kit R S XT X01 AXS RSV
Price $3299 $4049 $4699 $8099
Weight 11.2kg / 24.68lbs 10.38kg / 22.87lbs 10.46kg / 23.07lbs 9.1kg / 20.05lbs
Material Carbon C Carbon C Carbon C Carbon CC
Fork RockShox Sid SL Base, 100mm w/ Remote RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm w/ Remote RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm w/ Remote RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, 29" w/Remote
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd Shimano XT M8100, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT M8100, 12spd SRAM GX AXS Controller
Crankset SRAM Stylo DUB 34t SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 34t Shimano XT M8120 34t SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t
Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
Front Derailleur SRAM OneLoc SRAM OneLoc SRAM TwistLoc Remote
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm SRAM DUB 68/73mm Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Brakes SRAM Level T SRAM Level TL Shimano XT 8100 SRAM Level TLM
Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 160mm Avid Centerline 160mm Shimano XT, Ice Tech, Centerlock, 160mm SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mm
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Bars RaceFace Ride SRAM Atmos Flat Bar, 31.8x760 Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat Bar Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat
Stem Race Face Aeffect SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm Syntace LiteForce
Grips ESI Chunky ESI Chunky ESI Chunky ESI Chunky
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 24h
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL DT 350, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 24h
Rims RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" Rims RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim
Spokes Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim D-light Sapim D-light
Front Tire Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR
Rear Tire Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.35, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.35, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.35, EXO, TR Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.35, EXO, TR
Tubes Stan's Sealant Stan's Sealant Stan's Sealant Stan's Sealant
Seat Post Race Face Ride RaceFace Next RaceFace Next Rockshox Reverb AXS Xplr, 27.2
Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt

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Carbon Layup Frames

Choose from a Carbon C or Carbon CC frame. Both with amazing strength and stiffness. And backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

Geometry

2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1

Size S M L XL
Reach 405mm 430mm 450mm 480mm
Stack 596mm 606mm 615mm 634mm
Head Tube Angle 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5°
Seat Tube Length 405mm 430mm 470mm 530mm
Front Center 662mm 690mm 714mm 751mm
BB Height 314mm 314mm 314mm 314mm
BB Drop 56mm 56mm 56mm 56mm
Wheelbase 1088mm 1116mm 1140mm 1177mm
Rear Center 426mm 426mm 426mm 426mm
Head Tube Length 90mm 100mm 110mm 130mm
Top Tube Length 587mm 615mm 638mm 674mm
Seat Tube Angle 73° 73° 73° 73°
Standover Height 708mm 715mm 740mm 756mm
Bike Geometry Chart
2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1 Inventory

Frequently Asked Questions

2022 Santa Cruz Highball 3.1

  • Can I run 27.5 plus wheels on this bike?

    No. It was made around 29" tires, and there isn't enough clearance for a plus setup.

  • What kind of riding can I do with this bike?

    It's made for XC racing, from eliminators to sprints to 24-hour sufferfests.

  • What are the options for seat posts, chain guides, and water bottles?

    This bike was made for setups that accommodate long rides or trail riding. It's dropper post compatible and there are plenty of options. Just get a 27.2 diameter post. You can run a chain guide. Santa Cruz recommends OneUp. And, you can carry three water bottles - one the seat tube for easy access, one on the downtube, and one on the bottom of the downtube as a spare.