Better Than A Megatower? New 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- Santa Cruz has a lineup filled with awesome bikes from the Tallboy to the V10! When they unveiled the Megatower people thought that was going to be the best 29er enduro bike in their lineup! But now we have the Hightower, so the real question is which one is better? Watch the review to find out!
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Felt the same way about the climbing switch at first until I realized its not really a climbing switch, its basically just a firm or plush ride and it pedals great in either position! At least that's how SC had it set up for my demo. This bike is the best thing I've ever ridden, can't wait to get mine!
Hey man I really enjoy your informative bike reviews ! You have a great way of presenting the bikes pros and cons and you do not play favorites . Thanks again for the very informative bike reviews , it really helps the leman like myself find the perfect bike with out having the option of test ridding them all ourselves ( yes I am jealous of you and Hannah ) . :)
What's better at pedaling uphill? Your Ibis or Hightower?
I was wondering what Kapernick did after football... just found out
Rode the blue Hightower in Whistler at the SC demo and loved it. I can't wait to get one. I hate that yellow color though. What did Hannah think of the Maverick? My wife wasn't able to demo one, but would probably be looking more at the Joplin anyway. Looking forward to your Tallboy review now that it's been updated as well.
yay new video!!! can’t wait to see it :)
EDIT: awesome video guys! hope you’re having fun at Crankworx, wish I could go there but will wait till next year probably.
Thank you!!!!!!
Awesome MTB np, can’t wait for those videos :)
Hey, great video. Can you tell me what kind of orange pedals you have on that desert hightower? Thank you very much!
awesome Review, i thinking of buying this bike ,I weigh 280lb will the suspension hold my weight?
Looking at new Hightower and Yeti SB130. How do they compare? More interested in climbing ability.
How would you compare the Hightower with your RipMo? Trying to pick between the two. Currently have a 5010 and used to have the HD3 and HD4
Great content Mo and Hannah! =)
Thank you!!!!
I am more thinking between Hightower or Nomad... what would you suggest?
Love my Nomad V4, but all these Santa Cruz bikes are sweet, high end machines. Stuck at Ft Bragg for a little longer on orders and haven't been on my bike in a couple months now. I'll be home soon though. Just gonna watch your vid's and relax.
Is it easy to manual and take the front wheel up??
That is a tall stack of headset spacers! Did you set it up that way?
I ride a 2019 Hightower and it is amazing
Hey mohan your awesome
I love to have one of that bike haha
Ride safe always
I have a Hightower on order and I am dying to ride it!!
That’s awesome!
Interesting. I just built up a Megatower and so far I really like it, but I was also looking for a more gravity-oriented bike compared to my Primer trail bike. I bought the MT to replace a M16C DH bike as I wasn't really riding the DH bike enough or on terrain burly enough to justify it. After riding the MT on some of the same DH trails I've rode the DH bike on, I don't regret the decision at all.
Conversely, I'm actually considering a more XC-race bike to complement the MT. A Blur-trail, perhaps.
Hey, awesome video! Which build did you test? Carbon? The entry level Hightower is reasonably priced but weights in on almost 35 lbs, not sure if that will have a big impact on it's climb effeciency... Really exited to get one but the weight holds me back a bit - a lot of climbing where I live :) Again, big thanks for awesome videos!
Carbon cc!!!
How tall are you and does xl fit good
Will it replace your Ripmo ?
Hey guys nice rev ! much appreciated !!! so if ur 6,2 and u picked XL would you recommend it for 6,3 as i am or would you think about XXL ?! THX !
Im 6'6 and ride an xl nomad
He talked about changing the geo of the bike. Does anyone know where you do that ??
Very good video/montage I like this style of videos, try a camera stand for more sturdy footage . Thanks guys keep it up
Thank you!!!
Also I think if both of you guys give an opinion on the bikes at the same time will be great
Both of the bikes looks so good. I would probably have a hard time choosing between the two.
Hey Mo and Hannah , greetings from Thunder Bay Ontario
For looks it has to be the Juliana , the colour of the Hightower is pretty bland to say the least,
I’m sat at home with a ruptured rotator cuff, so no more biking now until winter time for me 😢
Keep up the good work guys 👍
I agreee! The red on the Juliana is definitely really awesome better than the blue and tan hightower IMO! Bummer! Heal up fast! and thank you!!
Can you do a Hightower vs fuel ex 8
I’d love to know how the ripmo compares to the new Hightower. Seem fairly similar do all type of bikes.
RipMo is a bit more poppy and playful Hightower a bit more stable!
Ripmo is a snappy poppy bike and the Hightower is a planted bike hugs rocks and small bumps haven’t had the Hightower but I have the megatower and I had the ripmo best all arounder has to go to the ripmo
Hows the HT compare to 2020 Ibis Ripley?
"Am I a funny guy? I dunno.. " 😂
😂😂😂
I like the look of the Juliana, the colour looks rad🤗
I agree!!
does a high tower and a mega tower have same frame ?
Mo - you said the Ripmo was too cramped v the Ripley - bunt Ripmo is still your goto?
Would you rather have the tallboy or the Hightower as your one bike. Not doing crazy downhills
It sounded like there was a significant amount of carbon creaking/ticking. Was that just on the video or did you experience that in-person?
Didn’t notice much but they are also whistler demos!
How does it jump ?
Hightower or Stumpjumper??
Both nice bikes, but as a man, best go with the MANS MTB😉 Great video guys🤙
Thank you!!!!
IBIS Ripmo or High Tower? Please let me know.
I did a video on the both of them if you are interested on my channel.
I just took my Hightower LT 2019 for a third weekend ride - BAM!!! Crashed and scratched up my new frame and that beautiful Fox Factory Fork!! Ugh!! Nothing bad, just a scratch.
At least you are okay! Sorry to hear that!
Does this bike have pedal breaks
You mentioned you were riding an XL how tall are you? I have a friend that is selling an extra large but I usually ride a large
A was going to ask the same question.
Hi , thanks for the video , Ripmo or Hightower 2 ?
Both!
Ben Hodgson ripmo brotha
"Both" isn't the kind of insight that I come here for.
@@schwajj I've demo'd both. The Ripmo twice, the Hightower LT once. For me, it's the Ripmo, hands down, more playful, quicker turning, and better climbing. I have been comparing these as I'm stepping away from my Specialized Enduro 29.....(however they just released a new model yesterday, oh well). That Ripmo is money!!! The only other one I want to demo is the Mondraker Foxy 29 RR, but good luck finding them in the US, I know of only one place, Colorado.
Squatch Bikes in Brevard,NC had some last time I was there.
Yay new upload yes
Anybody got advice on Tallboy vs Hightower vs Bronson vs 5010 for Sedona, AZ trails specifically? My GT 29er was heavy and harder to corner out there (but it's an entry level bike from 2013) also rode 26" HT and full sus there and those were more fun and easier to carry around when required. Only Santa Cruz I've ridden is Tallboy from a couple years ago. Climbed well enough for me, but that wasn't a twisty trail, not sure about tight cornering.
@JF I've been watching retailers to see the 2021 frame show up as available, I wasn't sure if the 2020 (yellow or purple) was the same geo. Hightower seems tempting too though.
"oh wow, that rear end is just so active" hahaha... wuuu... lol
Everyone: How does it compare to the Ripmo.
Mo: So the question everyone is wondering, how does it compare to the Megatower
Lmao
Love the videos guys.
🤣🤣
What about Hightower vs Ripmo?
Both are great RipMo is a bit more playful and poppy Hightower is a bit more stable at high speeds. Can’t really go wrong!
Are you related to Tinker Juarez? LOL.....anyways nice bike!
Hey MoaAwesome, how tall are you? I am just over 6' and feel an XL would be the right fit for me, but could be a little long. Sat on an XL and it felt good... Jest wonder your thoughts.
matthew feeney i think that he is 6’3” but dont quote me on that
@@Stchamps Thanks!
@JF how do the ripmo and Hightower compare in your opinion??
Awesome Elaboration and Sum Up of the Bikes and how they compared! Thank you Guys! I’m going to sell my Reign soon & this is one I’m kind of considering.. also curious about that new Reign29 tho too soooo.. lol great time to be a mtber haha 😆
If Tinker Juarez and Weird Al had a love child.
LMAOO HE GETS THAT ALL THE TIME!
For me a better climber will always have the edge just because you got to get where your going and if its a fight just to get a tad more reward on the decent its just not worth it
Great review Mo.! I have 300 miles on my Megatower now, and tired it in the long setting for a bit and ended up going back to the short setting ( rear axle position ). The Mega is for sure a long bike, and I have to agree that if you could only have one, the HT would be the way to go for most riders. That said, the Mega eats up tech and bit terrain, and it's a blast at bike parks. I'm pretty happy with the Mega and don't think I'll be parting with it any time soon.
Thank you!! They are both really fun bikes!
If you were on a XL what is your height?
He’s 6’2 but likes the feel of bigger bikes!
Would you consider L to anyone the same height but has longer legs shorter upper body ?
mySportsclinic I’m 6’1”, working at a Santa Cruz dealer and the Large feels TERRIBLE. compared to the XL, it’ll make anyone over 5’11” feel like a circus bear. current sizing trends are moving in a way that will have you on a bigger size than was considered traditional.
@@simonfarr8670 agreed. 6'0 on XL is perfect.
Mo and Simon Farr, THANK YOU! I’m 6’ 2”, but had a large on order.... I was able to switch to an XL after seeing this, before it was too late! 😱
Nice dirty trail. 👊🏻😁
😂😂
Any thoughts on the Pike? I’m scared of it since the 36 is so good.
I vote lyrik over pike but I’m also okay with 33lbs trail bikes!
Awesome MTB oh I meant Lyrik. Is it as good feeling as Fox?
Dude I totally missed his one somehow 🤔🤘🍍
Whhhhaaaat??? 😂😂
@@moandhannahtravel I know right
both high tower and juliana look cool but i'm biased towards the high tower because i'd never ride a girl bike
FWIW Your humor is not dry. Dry humor isn't more or less funny, it describes a style of delivery.
If all of the CNF trails were open (perfect world scenario), which bike would you both rather have, the HT/Maverick or the MT?
I am a big fan of Orange, and when I see red on almost anything, it is a dealbreaker... HT has the better looks.
Hey Tony!!! Probably the Hightower cause it can handle it’s own on the downs but you can still do all day rides and not feel like your wasting a bunch of extra energy on the climbs!
Aren't you sponsorized by Ibis ? If yes how could you make a santacruz review?
Ibis supports and sponsors the channel I’m free to review bikes. Pinkbike gets paid ad money and still reviews bikes. Same thing
Entry level carbon Hightower vs entry level carbon Ripmo????
That would be rad!
@@moandhannahtravel No, that would kinda suck really. - You end up limited by componentry preventing a real *frame to frame* comparison. However, both Home-brand carbon rims, same Maxxis tires and Factory level components - now *THAT* would be "Rad".
Easy go with a better spec alum model
Awesome! Really want to buy one but can only afford the aluminum model which isn't offered in Australia 😭 can't wait to see you guys test out the new giant reign 29er it looks so good! Really concidering new bikes as I've just snapped my chainstay, not too keen on spending 576 bucks on a new one since im just a student. But cause it's a Crack in the weld you can get it rewelded.
Oh bummer!!! Yea we’ve been wanting to try that one out! Too bad you can’t get a warranty or something that sucks!
@@moandhannahtravel yeah pretty lucky, that I found it when putting on a new rear shock otherwise I would've probably been in the hospital that morning because it was it was ready to snap right off.
Juliana version bad ass
That's a California accent, right?
Santa Cruz hands down better-lookin no contest here in my world.......although in my world just a dream 💸💸💸😲...🚴🚴🔝🎥🔝☑️💯👏👏🙏🙏....... (Yep keep it PG 13 ............please 😁😁😁😁)
Hahahahah!!!
SC website says the base AL build is 34.85lbs!!!! No thanks
Nice to see you wore protection while riding the golden b#ner...lol. jk. Ripmo or Hightower for do it all bike?
😂😂😂 and both are great!
wow
Great bikes whichever one you own, just wish they’d do them all in raw Carbon. Golden boner, good job I’m not a Beavis and Butthead fan lol..
I was hoping to hear, *not:* "Hightower vs Megatower?" but "Hightower vs Ripmo"!
I think the Hightower's geo looks linear and somewhat boxy. And the color is blah..not a fan..nice vid though
Wtf is that top you are wearing?
For all of you creeps out there 😂
Lol... an Indian SingleTrackSampler... same bike... same van... same hair... jesus
Santa Cruz, great bikes with an awful colors
I can not lie. Hannah’s bikes are always better looking. Mo’s paint job has got to be one of the ugliest of the year. What the hell are they vaping at Santa Cruz headquarters?
Bro eat a steak, you are getting that sunken in eye end stage vegan look.
Lol I enjoy pooping easily in the mornings so no steak for me!
Awesome MTB if you dump it all in the toilet how exactly did that “food” nourish your body?
I respect Mo and Hannah for sticking to their convictions and living healthy and humane lives. I am glad that you are worried about them. I trust that they can maintain their own diets. They are adults who have already accomplished more than most.
@@moandhannahtravel HAHAHAHAHAHA
Mega tower and high tower are both ugly looking bike. Rather waste my money on trek bike.