Santa Cruz is one of the cult brands in the bike circus and the Hightower X01 AXS is again the classic in the portfolio of the Californians. With a flat 64,5 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. The seating position of the on demanding trails moves in a moderate range between sporty and comfortable. On climbs, other bikes in the above 8000 Euro present a little better performance than the Santa Cruz. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Santa Cruz is behind its products.