Santa Cruz Hightower & Tallboy

These bikes are made for fast and long distance cross-country or enduro racing with a relatively low suspension travel and a longer frame for stability. The Santa Cruz Hightower is a redesign of the Tallboy, but they are somewhat different in their ride qualities. The Hightower is available in both 27.5 and 29er versions, unlike the Tallboy.

You can expect to pay anything from £2500 to £6000 for one of these bikes, depending on the specification, so they are definitely for cyclists wanting the ultimate in big mountain trail riding.