Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Hightower 70
$5149Cheaper
Released 2026
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Santa Cruz Hightower 70 vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Santa Cruz Hightower 70 is cheaper at $5149. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Yeti
Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission
$6200
Released 2026
Which is better: the Santa Cruz Hightower 70 or Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Santa Cruz Hightower 70 is the cheaper at $5149.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Santa Cruz Hightower 70 | Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $5149 | $6200 |
| Brand | Santa Cruz | Yeti |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Frame material | Carbon C | Carbon (C-Series) |
| Wheel size | 29" | 29" |
| Fork travel (mm) | 160 | 160 |
| Rear travel (mm) | 150 | 140 |
| Suspension type | VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) | Switch Infinity |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 | 12 |
| Groupset | SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission (T-Type) |
| Brake type | SRAM DB8, 200mm Centerline rotors | SRAM Maven Base |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Santa Cruz Hightower 70: wheatridgecyclery.com (verified 2026-08-01). Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission: yeticycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Santa Cruz Hightower 70 and Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Santa Cruz Hightower 70 Carbon C vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission Carbon (C-Series)
- Rear travel (mm): Santa Cruz Hightower 70 150 vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission 140
- Suspension type: Santa Cruz Hightower 70 VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission Switch Infinity
- Groupset: Santa Cruz Hightower 70 SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission (T-Type)
- Brake type: Santa Cruz Hightower 70 SRAM DB8, 200mm Centerline rotors vs Yeti SB140 C2 90 Transmission SRAM Maven Base