Big XC, small enduro, or just one for all? Santa Cruz Hightower review

Peep specs and details on the Santa Cruz Hightower, and the occasional sale: https://jenson.sjv.io/SantaCruzHighto.... Anything purchased from that link, or the following, will help support my efforts- thank you all! This was a loaner bike, so I do have to send it back to Santa Cruz.

For more comparisons between this bike and rigs like the Ibis Ripmo, Specialized Stumpjumper, Yeti SB140 and Pivot Switchblade, peep my massive comparison video here:    • Mega comparison: my 8 FAVORITE trail ...  

HUGE thanks to Endura for their support! In the summer months, I use the Singletrack Short: https://jenson.sjv.io/EnduraSingletra... along with the https://jenson.sjv.io/EnduraSingletra....

BIG thanks to Shimano for sponsoring my channel: https://jenson.sjv.io/ShimanoMTBjkw I rode ALL these bikes set up with Shimano brakes and drivetrains- even if that meant completely rebuilding the bike from the ground up. While the competitors make great stuff too, I always end up feeling most confident on a bike when using the parts to which I am most accustomed. Thanks Shimano!

Head to http://www.DrinkLMNT.com/Jeff to get your free sample pack with any purchase.

BIG THANKS to both Logan and Reilly for their help with this!
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00:00 Chapters
0:18 Intro and unboxing
2:38 Riding
3:04 Who is this bike for?
5:15 Shimano swaps
6:58 Sizing
9:23 The Ride
10:19 Climbing
11:13 Descending
13:47 Suspension
15:37 Complaints
16:50 Conclusion