Visit Jenson USA here for the details about the whole line of Santa Cruz Hightower bikes: https://jenson.sjv.io/SantaCruzHightower2024JKW (any purchases from that link or the following help support my channel- thanks!!!)
The exact model Hightower I’ve been riding is this one: https://jenson.sjv.io/Hightower4cAXSGXjkw
For me, the biggest overall upgrades were brakes, deeper drop seatpost, and wheels. I went with Shimano XT M8120 brakes (Shimano has sponsored me over the years), find those here: https://jenson.sjv.io/ShimanoXTM8120BrakesJKW
While I used a Fox Transfer post (31.6, 170mm), it’s a bit expensive. Other good optins to try include a PNW Loam or OneUp: https://jenson.sjv.io/DropperOptionsHightowerJKW
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 HD wheels were a great upgrade. MUCH stiffer than the stockers, and Santa Cruz has a great warranty for these (I had to use it once! I made a full review about these wheels last year): https://jenson.sjv.io/Reserve30HDi9JKW
For handlebars, I’m running the PNW Components Loam bar: https://jenson.sjv.io/PNWLoamBarJKW
ODI Reflex grip: https://jenson.sjv.io/ODIReflexGripJKW
I’m on a full Shimano XT drivetrain: https://jenson.sjv.io/XTM8100jkw
Of course, Double Down tires from Maxxis, 2.5 Assegai MaxxGrip up front and a 2.4WT DHRII MaxxGrip in back. https://jenson.sjv.io/MaxxisEnduroTiresJKW
I actually quite like the stock SDG saddle!
Head to http://www.DrinkLMNT.com/Jeff to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
Big thanks to Reilly for helping edit this! And lots of filming over the year: https://www.instagram.com/reillykintzele/
Also big thanks to Logan for helping to film this! Logan just launched his own YouTube effort, give him a follow here: https://www.youtube.com/@loganpatricknelson
Big thanks to Shimano for sponsoring me in 2024! Check out the XT groups I use here: https://jenson.sjv.io/ShimanoMTBjkw
Big thanks to Endura! In much of this footage, I’m riding in the Singletrack jersey and MT500 pant: https://jenson.sjv.io/EnduraJKW
And finally, a big thank you to all the local mountain bike advocacy groups:
https://www.wmbcmtb.org/
https://www.fvmba.com/welcome/
https://nsmba.ca/
https://www.sorca.ca/
https://www.worca.com/
My personal socials:
https://www.instagram.com/jeffkendallweed/
https://www.facebook.com/jeffkendallweedMTB/
Did you know I post a new riding tutorial every month? These are ONLY posted to my Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed), so join now to see these rad videos! Here’s the full list of my riding tutorials posted through September 2024:
Pro bike setup tips: https://www.patreon.com/posts/pro-bike-set-up-119068243
How to Lanual: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-lanual-117038654
Teaching Reilly and Savannah to wheelie: https://www.patreon.com/posts/teaching-and-see-115105302
How to WHEELIE! https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-wheelie-113121216
Effective braking: https://www.patreon.com/posts/teaching-braking-111172475
How to Drop: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-drop-109195363
Corner Workshop with Reilly: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cornering-with-107184577
How to: Flat Corners https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-flat-104821486
How to Boost Jumps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-boost-is-103378303
How to Ride Rigid (and not die): https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-and-101461266
Get Low, Get Pro: https://www.patreon.com/posts/get-low-get-pro-99481858
How a Bike CAN Make you a Better Rider: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-bike-can-you-97605000
Avoid a Case of the MTB Mondays: https://www.patreon.com/posts/avoid-case-of-95625880
How to Ride Low Speed Drops: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-low-93774267
How To: Airtime Bike Control https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-air-time-92051562
Riding Techniques for your Feets: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ridings-for-your-89999826
How to Ride in Summer Time Dust: https://www.patreon.com/posts/trust-me-its-88585343
Corners are jumps, change my mind: https://www.patreon.com/posts/corners-are-my-86987274
4 (and ½) Summer Riding tips: https://www.patreon.com/posts/4-5-summer-tips-85207251
How to Hit New Jumps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hitting-new-and-83883299
Berm line choice: https://www.patreon.com/posts/line-choices-for-82322348
How to ride like a pro (and not a squid): https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-ride-like-80864886
How to MANUAL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-manual-my-79363708
And over 40 more videos ONLY posted to my page here: https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed