First Ride: Santa Cruz Highball 29er
- By Zach White
- Published Mar. 29, 2011
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Rim Tours
Just another day of commuting to work, this time thanks to Rim Tours of Moab. Photo by Zach White
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Santa Cruz Highball
The brand new Santa Cruz Highball on its first hot lap down in St. George, Utah. Photo by Zach White
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Bow
Santa Cruz bows the Highball's seat tube to bring the rear wheel in closer, allowing for shorter chainstays. Photo by Zach White
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integrated cable stops
A nice, clean touch on the carbon Highball is the use of integrated cable stops, verses simply riveting them on. Photo by Zach White
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Highball?
So far, we've only gotten a snicker when we asked what the story was behind Santa Cruz's new 29er HT. Photo by Zach White
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SCDay1-7
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SCDay1-8
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2.5-pounds
At a claimed frame weight of less than 2.5-pounds, it's impressive to see anything more stylish than a simple decal on the tapered head tube.
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Abby
Santa Cruz demo diva, Abby Hipley, prepping the new Highball. Phot by Zach White
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SCDay3
FILED UNDER: Gallery TAGS: Highball / Santa Cruz Bicycles
