{"id":17339,"date":"2016-11-25T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/11\/25\/first-look-friday-santa-cruz-hightower-the-cyclist-co-and-lyne-pulse-r5856\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:25:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:25:54","slug":"first-look-friday-santa-cruz-hightower-the-cyclist-co-and-lyne-pulse-r5856","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-friday-santa-cruz-hightower-the-cyclist-co-and-lyne-pulse-r5856\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look Friday: Santa Cruz Hightower; The Cyclist Co; and Lyne Pulse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;ve got the Santa Cruz Hightower, The Cyclist Co socks and apparel, and a Lyne Pulse Crankset.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Santa Cruz Hightower<\/h2>\n<p>The Hightower is a dual suspension trail bike from Santa Cruz, designed to accommodate 29&#8243; or 27.5&#8243;+ wheels. We have a 29er build on test. The bike features 135mm of Santa Cruz&#8217;s VPP suspension system, provided by a RockShox Monarch RT3 shock paired with a 140mm RockShox Pike fork.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27965900-1479992659.jpg\" data-fileid=\"847585\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"847585\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-27965900-1479992659.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27965900-1479992659.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our Hightower CC carbon frame comes with a SRAM X01 drivetrain with a Race Face crankset, SRAM Guide RSC brakes, and a RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost. It also has Boost axle spacing front and rear, and space for a single bottle cage inside the front triangle.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Santa Cruz Carbon CC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Pike 29 RCT3 140<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Monarch RT3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Cane Creek 40 IS Tapered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Turbine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X01 1&#215;11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X01<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X01 10-42<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face 32T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM PC 1130<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Guide RSC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake Rotor<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Avid Centerline; 180mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grips<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SCB Lock On<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Easton ARC 27<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Hub<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss 350 110&#215;15 Torque Cap<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Hub<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">DT Swiss 350 148&#215;12<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Maxxis Minion DHRII TR 3 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Turbine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp, 780mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Reverb Stealth Dropper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">WTB Silverado<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Carbon CC frame with RockShox Monarch RT3 retails for R53,050.00, while the complete build is R122,200.00.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">The Cyclist Co Socks &amp; Apparel<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Socks: The Classic Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Classic Range of socks are designed for both the recreational and competitive rider with comfort in mind. Ultra-comfy, the classic cut is light and features a mesh panel on top of the foot for optimal ventilation. Locally manufactured, comfort-stretch elastane ensures a perfect fit for all sizes. The Classic Range has a simple striped design, in 5 colour variations to compliment any cycling wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-53535800-1479984230.jpg\" data-fileid=\"847471\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"847471\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-53535800-1479984230.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-53535800-1479984230.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>T-shirts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cyclist Co. range of tees was designed to capture various facets of bike life, from the Mountain Bike Club Tee to the vintage racer Escape Tee. They feature elegant, clean typeset designs and graphics, and are available in both men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s styles providing a great off-bike apparel option for any cyclist.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-52570800-1479993459.jpg\" data-fileid=\"847593\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"847593\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-52570800-1479993459.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-52570800-1479993459.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cyclist Co. is offering all Bike Hubbers a special Black Friday Deal, use the PROMO CODE: <strong>BFriday<\/strong> to get 20% off your order. Find out more on: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecyclist.co.za\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thecyclist.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Lyne Components Crankset<\/h2>\n<p>Lyne Components first grabbed our attention with their reasonably priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/reviews\/review-lyne-contour-dropper-seatpost-r5407\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Contour dropper seatpost<\/a>. The company has now expanded their range to cranks and chainrings with the Pulse range.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72743500-1479995924.jpg\" data-fileid=\"847618\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"847618\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-72743500-1479995924.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-72743500-1479995924.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pulse is an alloy crank with a direct mount chainring designed for cross-country and trail purposes. The crankset includes a narrow\/wide chainring and a bottom bracket. The Pulse crankset is priced at R1,699.<\/p>\n<p>For more details head over to the Lyne website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lynecomponents.com\/cranks\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;ve got the Santa Cruz Hightower, The Cyclist Co socks and apparel, and a Lyne Pulse Crankset. 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