New Bike Day!

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  1. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Congrats Albert and great choice, great backstory, and sounds like a great deal too boot. Welcome to the brotherhood. Good job on taking your time and demoing so you know you made the right choice.

    Funny to hear how you felt on the other bikes and how the HT instantly felt right. That’s exactly how I felt.

    The Hightower is such a fun & versatile bike. The long & super low geometry is very comfy and confidence inspiring. Hit the dropper & lean back and let the bike do the work. So far I really like the fluffy 27.5 plus setup for just plain having fun. I do have a light set of 29er wheels I just picked up and have tried it with 2.5 minions(beast) and now 2.25 rocket rons(xc rocket).

    You know there’s enough of us now I think we could be the #HightowerHooligans...
     
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  2. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    @Fueledbyex8, congrats on the great looking new ride! :thumbsup:

    This forum smells like a new Santa Cruz bike again. :cool:
     
    Mikie, mike, Old&InTheWay and 5 others like this.
  3. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Congratulations on joining the SC herd. :thumbsup:

    And, I'm never trying a Hightower. :stop:
     
    Mikie, mike, herzalot and 7 others like this.
  4. Ebruner

    Ebruner Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Erik Bruner
    Current Bike:
    22' Nomad, 22' Trance x 29
    one of us, one of us, one of us....

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    Mikie, mike, Grassblade23 and 8 others like this.
  5. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Sure you won't Mr. Koresh!
     
    mike, herzalot, Danmtchl and 5 others like this.
  6. doublewide

    doublewide iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Tallcan
     
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  7. NIQ MAN

    NIQ MAN Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Garden Grove, CA
    Name:
    Nique Tran
    Current Bike:
    Specialized Stumpjumper
    @Fueledbyex8 Congrats on the new bike! It's always a good day when you get a new bike.
     
  8. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    Congratulations on the new ride, I may have to jump on the SC bandwagon, since I haven’t owned or ridden a SC since 2000.
     
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  9. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    Nice bike! I wish I had put frame protection on mine right when I got it...
     
  10. Fueledbyex8

    Fueledbyex8 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Whittier
    Name:
    Albert
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower
    That's exactly what I've been doing since about 7pm. till right about now, I ordered some (InvisiFrame) prior to getting my bike. It' a pain in the but to do it, but what the heck it'll give it a lil extra protection. I wanted to do this before taking the bike on it's first ride! It sucks cause I'm itching to go ride, I dreaded doing this today but it'll all be worth the wait.
     
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  11. Ebruner

    Ebruner Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Erik Bruner
    Current Bike:
    22' Nomad, 22' Trance x 29
    With the departure of my road bike, N was hovering at 3. Since the deal with the jefe is that N+1 is acceptable as long as N <= 4... Something had to give.

    Giant Toughroad - Large

    Highlights:
    -24 lbs with pedals and wire bead tires (tubeless)
    -Clearance for 29x2.2 and 650x2.35
    -Composite fork
    -Internal cable routing
    -Hydro-ish, brakes
    -Tiagra stuff
    -Very under 1500

    I'll end up with multiple wheelsets for this bike and it will handle road duties, bike packing, climbing PR duties, fire roading, wandering, commuting, etc etc. Very happy with the purchase. This thing rides excellently and it's a mountain bike in a road bike costume. Giant's website does not do this thing justice.

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    hydroish brakes and integrated garmin mounted
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    Internal routing on the fork to ensure no snags on panniers
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    stoked

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  12. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Very nice!!!!
     
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  13. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    Very nice.....looks like a fun rig.
     
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  14. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    This is awesome! I LOVE bikes like this... monstercross/drop-bar MTB... just great! And multiple wheelsets are awesome. They really let the bike change underneath you.
     
  15. Andy

    Andy Well-Known Member

    Location:
    The OC, Calif
    Name:
    Andy
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Chameleon
    Christmas has come early this year. Still 3 weeks before I can open it though... :gag: :cry: :cautious: :Roflmao


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  16. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    3 weeks until Christmas! Dammit...I missed thanksgiving and better get shopping.
     
  17. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    What a tease!!!! :laugh:
     
  18. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Pulled the trigger on an Enduro 27.5. Stumpy is a great bike but felt I needed more junk in the trunk. 170mm should do it. Not sure if the red rocket with be sent packin yet.
    This is the Elite model, carbon front and aluminum rear. GX eagle, Swat box, Code R brakes, ESI chunky grips, Butcher F&R(may change those), fabric seat(will change color soon). Removed tubes and set it up for a maiden voyage at Skypark. Had a great time building it up with my friends at the shop. Lots of funnin and S talkin.

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  19. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    'Grats!

    What a beast! :thumbsup:
     
  20. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Great it came in and you got it together fast! HNBD!

    HNB0xD!!!
     
  21. Fueledbyex8

    Fueledbyex8 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Whittier
    Name:
    Albert
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower
    I like the color, looks like your gonna have a lot of fun on this one!! Congrats
     
  22. MrGreedom

    MrGreedom Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Ryan
    Current Bike:
    BH Lynx6
    I dig the stickerless look. That's going to get a lot of looks and compliments. Share pics of the skid marks you leave on the saddle.
     
  23. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Bigger, farther, longer air is what I see coming from this.

    Video anticipated!!!
     
  24. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Naked riding had not thought of that. I am in.
     
  25. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Oh she’s pretty!:inlove:
     
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  26. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Hmmmm... I wonder if I'll be able to post here some day... :whistling:
     
  27. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    I suggest you figure it out....Kokopelli will be here before you know it. ;)
     
  28. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
  29. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
  30. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    :eek: I am assuming we need to create a new screen name for you! :thumbsup:
    Congrats on a very wise choice of bike, brand and color my Cruz Brothah!
     
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