Santa Cruz Bicycles Guide
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Santa Cruz Nomad
Nomad
Trail and freeride bike for big terrain
Highlights: 170mm front and rear travel / mixed wheels
The basic idea behind the Nomad is to create a trail bike that best resembles downhill characteristics while still delivering an excellent ride on trails and when freeriding.Every new version of the Nomad expands the layout and travel, with copious testing to ensure that maneuverability is still the core point of focus.
Dirty Details
The Nomad benefited from the evolution of the V10, with Santa Cruz applying that downhill knowledge to this trail bike in a substantial transition to a lower-link mounted shock setup.
The movement of the bike, grounding midstroke, and ability to maintain light-as-air sensitivity through minor bumps are elements that would typically only come with a downhill model – all possible because of a nearly linear shock rate. You can outfit it with either metric coil or air shocks.
By creating a design that allows people to switch out shocks as they prefer, space in the region of the bottom bracket gets tight. However, Santa Cruz's superior understanding of carbon technology has allowed it to innovate with a front triangle and swingarm that exemplify both sturdiness and smoothness.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox Zeb (R), FOX 38 Float Performance (S), FOX 38 Float Performance Elite (XT), FOX 38 Float Factory (X01)
Shocks: RockShox Super Deluxe Select (R), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S & XT), Fox Float X2 Factory (X01), Fox DH X2 Factory Coil (X01 Coil)
Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), Shimano XT, SRAM X01
Brakes: SRAM Guide RE (R), SRAM Code R (S), Shimano XT, SRAM Code RSC (X01)
Rims: WTB ST i30 (R), RaceFace AR Offset 30 (S), RaceFace ARC Offset 30 (XT & X01)
Santa Cruz Nomad Geometry
| Geometry | S (Low / High) | M (Low / High) | L (Low / High) | XL (Low / High) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 / 425mm | 447 / 450mm | 472 / 475mm | 497 / 500mm |
| Stack | 603 / 601mm | 617 / 615mm | 626 / 623m | 648 / 646mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.7 / 64° | 63.7 / 64° | 63.7 / 64° | 63.7 / 64° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm |
| Front Center | 760mm | 792mm | 821mm | 857mm |
| BB Height | 340 / 344mm | 340 / 344mm | 340 / 344mm | 340 / 344mm |
| BB Drop | 14 / 10mm | 14 / 10mm | 14 / 10mm | 14 / 10mm |
| Wheelbase | 1186 / 1185mm | 1223 / 1222mm | 1257 / 1256mm | 1297mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 / 425mm | 431 / 430mm | 436 / 435mm | 441 / 440mm |
| Head Tube Length | 115mm | 130mm | 140mm | 165mm |
| Top Tube Length | 552mm | 582mm | 610mm | 644mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.9 / 78.2° | 77.7 / 78° | 77.5 / 77.9° | 77.2 / 77.6° |
| Standover | 706 / 710mm | 727 / 732mm | 728 / 733mm | 727 / 734mm |
Santa Cruz Hightower
Hightower
An all mountain 29er for every situation
Highlights: 145mm rear travel / 150mm fork / 29" wheels
The Santa Cruz Hightower hits a sweet spot that is pretty tough to nail. It's a do-it-all mid-travel trail bike that is at home on death-defying descents while somehow remaining ultra-maneuverable. The Hightower nestles in between the Megatower's long travel gravity capabilities and the Tallboy's shredding prowess. When you want ultimate versatility, the Hightower's got your back.
Dirty Details
The Hightower is intended to allow the rider to take on huge mountains while maintaining lightning speed. It holds its own on the climbs and transfers and turns on the gas for the downs.
It's got a little more travel than the original model and the slacker 65-degree head tube angle pushes you to really send it in high gravity situations.
The VPP suspension’s lower-link-mounted shock soaks up all kinds of bumps and the flip chip disc allows riders to fine tune their ride by slightly adjusting the bottom bracket height.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: Aluminum (AL), C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm (D), RockShox Yari RC 150 (R), FOX 36 Float Performance (S), FOX 36 Float Performance Elite (XT), FOX 36 Float Factory (X01& XX1)
Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (D + R models), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S & XT), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate (X01 & XX1)
Drivetrains: SRAM SX (D models), SRAM NX EAGLE (R models), SRAM GX EAGLE (S models), SRAM X01, Shimano XTR, SRAM X01, SRAM XX1
Brakes: SRAM Guide T (D models), SRAM G2 R (R models), SRAM Code R (S models), Shimano XT, SRAM Code RSC (X01 + XX1)
Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" (D + R models), Race Face AR Offset 30 29" (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 30 29" (XT & X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 29 28h (XX1 )
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR
Hightower geometry with Flip Chip in High
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reach | 428 mm | 453 mm | 473 mm | 493 mm | 518 mm |
| B | Stack | 601 mm | 610 mm | 619 mm | 637 mm | 660 mm |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| E | Front Center | 745 mm | 774 mm | 798 mm | 827 mm | 862 mm |
| F | BB Height | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm | 344 mm |
| G | BB Drop | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| H | Wheelbase | 1178 mm | 1207 mm | 1231 mm | 1260 mm | 1301 mm |
| I | Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 439 mm |
| J | Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm |
| K | Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 594 mm | 618 mm | 645 mm | 679 mm |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 77.1 ° | 77.0 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.3 ° |
| M | Standover Height | 704 mm | 718 mm | 717 mm | 718 mm | 709 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170-200 mm | |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | |
| Crank Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
Hightower geometry with Flip Chip in Low
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reach | 425 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 515 mm |
| B | Stack | 603 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 639 mm | 662 mm |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 65.2 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.2 ° | 65.2 ° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| E | Front Center | 745 mm | 774 mm | 798 mm | 827 mm | 862 mm |
| F | BB Height | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| G | BB Drop | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| H | Wheelbase | 1179 mm | 1208 mm | 1232 mm | 1261 mm | 1296 mm |
| I | Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 440 mm |
| J | Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm |
| K | Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 596 mm | 619 mm | 646 mm | 680 mm |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 76.7 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.3 ° | 76.0 ° |
| M | Standover Height | 699 mm | 713 mm | 713 mm | 713 mm | 704 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170-200 mm | |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | |
| Crank Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
Santa Cruz Bronson
bronson
All mountain capability with lots of personality
Spec Highlights: 150mm shock / 160mm fork / Mixed wheelset (29" front & 27.5" rear) / C Carbon, or CC Carbon frame
The Bronson is Santa Cruz's wild child, ready to throw down any time, anywhere. This bike was made to dominate whether the rider was on The Ridge or in the Trans-Provence. Playfully agile and all-mountain capable, the Bronson might just be the most fun way down the trail.
Dirty Details
The big story with the 2022 Bronson is that the wheels have been updated too a mixed platform the combines the fast, trail-smashing abilities of a 29 inch front wheel with the playful flickability of a 27.5 inch rear wheel. This best of both worlds bike can take on any trail and can be your go-to ride for any an all trail fun.
The Bronson utilizes a new lower-link mounted shock configuration that takes this bike's capabilities to 11. You'll love the increased bump performance, supportive midstroke, and a bottom out that you can barely notice.
The redesigned, one-piece swingarm allows the rear wheel to keep tracking through the rough and the 65-degree head angle keeps the handling nimble and responsive.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox Lyrik Select (R), FOX 36 Float Performance (S), FOX 36 Float Factory (XX1)
Shocks: FOX Float X Performance (R), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate (XX1)
Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM XX1
Brakes: SRAM G2 R (R), SRAM Code R (S models), SRAM Code RSC (XX1)
Rims: Race Face AR Offset 30/35 (R models), DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h (S), Santa Cruz Reserve 30/V2 Carbon Rim (XX1)
Tires: Maxxis Minion
Bronson geometry with flip chip in High
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 430mm | 455mm | 475mm | 500mm |
| Stack | 594mm | 617mm | 626mm | 635mm | 649mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.7° | 64.7° | 64.7° | 64.7° | 64.7° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm |
| Front Center | 722mm | 757mm | 786mm | 811mm | 842mm |
| BB Height | 344mm | 344mm | 344mm | 344mm | 344mm |
| BB Drop | 10mm | 29/10mm | 29/10mm | 29/10mm | 29/10mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149mm | 1188mm | 1221mm | 1249mm | 1284mm |
| Rear Center | 427mm | 431mm | 435mm | 438mm | 442mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm | 135mm |
| Top Tube Length | 536mm | 570mm | 599mm | 623mm | 653mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6° | 77.2° | 77.1° | 76.9° | 76.7° |
| Standover Height | 701mm | 709mm | 731mm | 729mm | 728mm |
Bronson geometry with flip chip in Low
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402mm | 427mm | 452mm | 472mm | 497mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 619mm | 628mm | 637mm | 651mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm |
| Front Center | 722mm | 757mm | 786mm | 810mm | 842mm |
| BB Height | 341mm | 341mm | 341mm | 341mm | 341mm |
| BB Drop | 13mm | 32/13mm | 32/13mm | 32/13mm | 32/13mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1189mm | 1222mm | 1249mm | 1285mm |
| Rear Center | 432mm | 432mm | 436mm | 439mm | 443mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm | 135mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542mm | 575mm | 604mm | 627mm | 657mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9° | 76.7° | 76.6° | 76.5° | 76.4° |
| Standover Height | 698mm | 706mm | 727mm | 726mm | 725mm |
Santa Cruz 5010
5010
A fun-as-hell mid travel trail bike
Highlights: 130mm rear travel / 140mm fork / 27.5" wheels
If you want to get a feel for the capability of this bike, know that the 5010 is Danny MacAskill's trail bike of choice. The 5010 wants to pop off every obstacle on the trail and seek out the most creative way down the mountain.
Dirty Details
The 5010 is able to take on rigorous and sophisticated uphill rides, featuring a low bottom bracket height, abbreviated chainstay, and 130mm travel.
Going downhill, you benefit from the bike's superb, finely tuned maneuverability, thanks to its marriage of a short stem and long reach, along with its 65.7-65.4° head tube angle (adjusted via flip chip).
With the 5010, you will suffer fewer rock strikes with the optimized clearance allowed by the fully recessed lower link; and you will also gain rigidity and toughness with the upper link, which is mounted to the upper tube.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (R), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S & XT), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate (X01)
Forks: FOX Rhythm 34 (R), FOX 34 Float Performance (S), RockShox Pike Select+ (XT), RockShox Pike Ultimate (X01)
Drivetrains: SRAM NX (R), SRAM GX (S), Shimano XT, SRAM X01
Brakes: SRAM Guide T (R), SRAM G2 R (S), Shimano XTR M8120 (XT), SRAM G2 RSC (X01)
Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 30 (S), Race Face ARC Offset 30 (XT & X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 28h Carbon Rim (XT & X01)
Tires: Maxxis Minion 2.4"
5010 geometry with flip chip in High
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 mm | 425 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm | 500 mm |
| Stack | 572 mm | 590 mm | 604 mm | 618 mm | 631 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 733 mm | 764 mm | 795 mm | 826 mm |
| BB Height | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm |
| BB Drop | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1162 mm | 1193 mm | 1224 mm | 1255 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 426 mm | 429 mm | 432 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 524 mm | 555 mm | 585 mm | 616 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.9 ° | 77.6 ° | 77.4 ° | 77.2 ° | 77 ° |
| Standover Height | 690 mm | 707 mm | 706 mm | 704 mm | 704 mm |
| Eye to Eye Length | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem Length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Crank Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
5010 geometry with flip chip in Low
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 mm | 422 mm | 447 mm | 472 mm | 497 mm |
| Stack | 574 mm | 593 mm | 606 mm | 620 mm | 634 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 733 mm | 764 mm | 795 mm | 826 mm |
| BB Height | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm | 334 mm |
| BB Drop | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123 mm | 1156 mm | 1191 mm | 1225 mm | 1259 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 424 mm | 424 mm | 427 mm | 430 mm | 433 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 524 mm | 556 mm | 587 mm | 617 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5 ° | 77.2 ° | 77 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.6 ° |
| Standover Height | 686 mm | 702 mm | 700 mm | 699 mm | 699 mm |
| Eye to Eye Length | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem Length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Crank Length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
Santa Cruz Megatower
Megatower
Big wheels, long travel, full sends
Spec Highlights: 165mm shock / 170mm fork / 29" wheels
The Megatower is something of a mashup between the Hightower's all-mountain capability and the V10's scary-good downhill prowess. It's an incredibly confidence-inspiring 29er and it's perfect for high gravity days on big terrain.
Dirty Details
The Megatower employs a similar lower-link driven Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension system as the V10 for the best tracking, bottom out resistance, and small bump, mid-stroke support.
Megatower benefits from two flip chips that allow you to dial in your ride for optimum efficiency. One is housed in the lower-link and lets you adjust bottom bracket height and rear shock progression. The other lives in the rear dropouts and provides 10mm of fore-aft chainstay adjustment to create a more stable or playful ride.
A 76-degree seat tube angle and 65-degree head tube angle combine to give you plenty of cockpit room and ultimate stability on steep, technical descents.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox Yari RC 160mm (R), Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm (S), Fox 36 Float Performance Elite 160mm (XT), FOX 38 Float Performance Elite 170mm (XT Coil), Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm (X01), FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm (X01 Coil), Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm (XX1)
Shocks: RockShox Super Deluxe Select (R), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S & XT), RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ (XT Coil), Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever (X01), Fox DHX2 Factory Coil 2-Position Lever (X01 Coil), Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever (XX1)
Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), Shimano XT M81000, SRAM X01, SRAM XX1 AXS
Brakes: SRAM Guide RE (R), SRAM Code R (S), Shimano XT, SRAM Code RSC (X01 + XX1)
Rims: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 30 (S), Race Face ARC Offset 30 (XT & X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 28h Carbon Rim (XX1)
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR / Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4"
Megatower geometry with flip chip in High
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 455mm | 475mm | 495mm | 520mm |
| Stack | 616mm | 625mm | 638mm | 656mm | 670mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.8° | 63.8° | 63.8° | 63.8° | 63.8° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm | 500mm |
| Front Center | 770mm | 799mm | 826mm | 855mm | 886mm |
| BB Height | 346mm | 346mm | 346mm | 346mm | 346mm |
| BB Drop | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm | 27mm |
| Wheelbase | 1206mm | 1236mm | 1266mm | 1298mm | 1333mm |
| Rear Center | 436mm | 437mm | 440mm | 443mm | 447mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 100mm | 115mm | 135mm | 150mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570mm | 594mm | 613mm | 637mm | 666mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.24° | 77.42° | 77.8° | 77.8° | 77.8° |
| Standover Height | 709mm | 716mm | 723mm | 722mm | 724mm |
Megatower geometry with flip chip in Low
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427mm | 452mm | 472mm | 492mm | 517mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 627mm | 640mm | 658mm | 672mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm | 500mm |
| Front Center | 770mm | 799mm | 826mm | 855mm | 886mm |
| BB Height | 342.5mm | 342.5mm | 342.5mm | 342.5mm | 342.5mm |
| BB Drop | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Wheelbase | 1206mm | 1237mm | 1266mm | 1298mm | 1334mm |
| Rear Center | 437mm | 438mm | 441mm | 444mm | 448mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 100mm | 115mm | 135mm | 150mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570mm | 595mm | 613mm | 638mm | 667mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.0° | 77.2° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Standover Height | 705mm | 712mm | 718mm | 717mm | 720mm |
Santa Cruz Tallboy
Tallboy
The gravity-inclined XC/trail bike
Spec Highlights: 120mm shock / 130mm fork / 29" wheels
The Tallboy is an all-mountain bike that's wonderfully efficient on long, technical climbs while still providing the Santa Cruz downhilling chops you know and love. With a few design tweaks and upgrades, the Tallboy has evolved far beyond what short-travel mountain bikes are capable of.
Dirty Details
This short-travel 29er benefits from 10mm more rear travel than previous model years, and with the addition of the lower-link VPP suspension and a few geometry tweaks, the Tallboy has become a total Bad Boy.
VPP design is so effective because it allows the chassis to be incredibly responsive while keeping the rear shock progressive via the lower-link mount. Plus, the short 430mm chainstays can be adjusted by 10mm to suit different riders and different styles.
Santa Cruz has opened the geometry up a bit on this bike so you can have some serious rowdy fun while keeping the responsive handling that makes the Tallboy such an awesome, versatile machine.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: Aluminum, C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox Recon RL 130 (D), Fox Rhythm 34 130mm (R), Fox 34 Float Performance 130mm (S), FOX 34 Performance Elite (XT), RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm (X01 & XX1))
Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (D + R + S), FOX Float Performance Elite DPS (XT), FOX Float Factory DPS (X01 & XX1)
Drivetrains: SRAM SX (D), SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, Shimano XT M8100, SRAM XX1
Brakes: SRAM Level (D), SRAM Guide T (R), SRAM G2 R (S), Shimano XT 8120, SRAM G2 RSC (X01), SRAM G2 Ultimate (XX1)
Rims: WTB ST i25 (D & R), RaceFace AR Offset 27 (S & XT), RaceFace ARC Offset 27 (X01), Reserve 27 29" Carbon (XX1)
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR
Tallboy geometry with flip chip in High
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reach | 400 mm | 425 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 515 mm |
| B | Stack | 592 mm | 601 mm | 610 mm | 619 mm | 637 mm | 656 mm |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.7 ° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| E | Front Center | 699 mm | 728 mm | 757 mm | 781 mm | 809 mm | 842 mm |
| F | BB Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| G | BB Drop | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| H | Wheelbase | 1129 mm | 1158 mm | 1187 mm | 1211 mm | 1239 mm | 1272 mm |
| I | Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| J | Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| K | Top Tube Length | 539 mm | 567 mm | 596 mm | 619 mm | 646 mm | 678 mm |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 76.8 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.2 ° | 76 ° |
| M | Standover Height | 681 mm | 696 mm | 708 mm | 706 mm | 702 mm | 702 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | |
| Crank Length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
Tallboy geometry with flip chip in Low
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reach | 398 mm | 423 mm | 448 mm | 468 mm | 488 mm | 513 mm |
| B | Stack | 593 mm | 603 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 639 mm | 657 mm |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| E | Front Center | 698 mm | 727 mm | 757 mm | 781 mm | 809 mm | 842 mm |
| F | BB Height | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm |
| G | BB Drop | 41 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm | 41 mm |
| H | Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1157 mm | 1187 mm | 1211 mm | 1239 mm | 1272 mm |
| I | Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| J | Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| K | Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 568 mm | 597 mm | 622 mm | 647 mm | 679 mm |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.3 ° | 76.2 ° | 76 ° | 75.8 ° |
| M | Standover Height | 678 mm | 692 mm | 704 mm | 703 mm | 698 mm | 698 mm |
| Seatpost Length | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | |
| Stem Length | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | |
| Crank Length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
Santa Cruz Blur
Blur
The full throttle, full suspension XC race bike
Spec Highlights: 100-115mm shock / 100-120mm fork / 29" wheels
Don't let the rear shock fool you, the Blur is still very much an XC bike at its core. It's got all the lateral stiffness and tracking you need in the race, but adds a level of confidence-inspiring capability that might just save your butt in the rough sections.
Dirty Details
The 2022 Santa Cruz Blur has undergone some big changes to cement its place as a contender for the top of the podium. Santa Cruz developed their lightest-ever rear suspension for this bike, and gave it size-specific flexstays, head tubes, and seat tubes so every rider can get pro fit and performance.
Plus the new Blur RSV models come with Santa Cruz's newest carbon rims, the Reserve 28 XC.
The Blur comes in two styles: a true XC race build, and the Blur TR, for tougher terrain and when you want a little more freedom to get a bit rowdier. Models with 'TR' or 'Trail' indicate you'll get a beefier fork, dropper post, and knobbier tires.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: RockShox Sid SL Select+ (S), FOX 34 Step Cast Performance (S TR), RockShox Sid SL Ultimate (X01 & XX1), FOX 34 Step Cast Factory (XX1 TR)
Shocks: RockShox SidLuxe Select+ (S), FOX Float Performance DPS (S TR), RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate (X01 & XX1), FOX Float Factory DPS (XX1 TR)
Drivetrains: SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, SRAM XX1
Brakes: SRAM Level TL (S models), SRAM Guide TLM (X01 models), SRAM Level Ultimate (XX1 models)
Wheels: RaceFace AR Offset 27 29" (S), Santa Cruz Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim (X01 & XX1)
Tires: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO, TR (non TR models), Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO (TR models)
Blur XC geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425mm | 450mm | 470mm | 495mm |
| Stack | 578.3mm | 587.6mm | 596.9mm | 610.8mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405mm | 430mm | 470mm | 520mm |
| Front Center | 685.8mm | 714.5mm | 738.2mm | 768.7mm |
| BB Height | 330.5mm | 330.5mm | 330.5mm | 330.5mm |
| BB Drop | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115.8mm | 1147mm | 1173.2mm | 1206.2mm |
| Rear Center | 430mm | 432.5mm | 435mm | 437.5mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 100mm | 110mm | 125mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563.9mm | 592.8mm | 616.9mm | 647.2mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5º | 76.3º | 75.8º | 75.7º |
| Standover Height | 736.6mm | 740.1mm | 739.2mm | 745.1mm |
Blur TR geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412.3mm | 437.8mm | 457.5mm | 482.5mm |
| Stack | 587.4mm | 597mm | 606.5mm | 620.7mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.1º | 67.1º | 67.1º | 67.1º |
| Seat Tube Length | 405mm | 430mm | 470mm | 520mm |
| Front Center | 695mm | 723.7mm | 747.4mm | 778mm |
| BB Height | 339.9mm | 339.7mm | 339.6mm | 339.4mm |
| BB Drop | 32.6mm | 32.8mm | 32.9mm | 33.1mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125.8mm | 1157mm | 1183.2mm | 1216.3mm |
| Rear Center | 430.8mm | 433.3mm | 435.8mm | 438.3mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 100mm | 110mm | 125mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568.4mm | 597.3mm | 621.4mm | 651.7mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.1º | 75º | 74.9º | 74.8º |
| Standover Height | 743.5mm | 746.4mm | 745.4mm | 750.1mm |
Santa Cruz Highball
highball
THE THOROUGHBRED HARDTAIL XC RACE BIKE
Spec Highlights: 100mm fork / 29" wheels
Plain and simple, the Highball is the full carbon hardtail XC race bike that is ready to grind right out of the box. But there's plenty of design elements that make this bike go above and beyond the call of duty.
Dirty Details
The Highball matches the speed and weight of the best XC race bikes out there, but benefits from added capability thanks to a few key features.
This bike is designed to be up for the longest and toughest rides while simultaneously helping riders minimize fatigue. The 27.2 seatpost, carbon frame, and special carbon layup results in a hardtail that doesn't feel so hard when you're on it. The low-angle, bridgeless seatstays connect to the seat tube below the top tube junction in order to help reduce the repetitive, small bumps on the trail.
Also, there's room for 3 bottle cages so you've got all the hydration you need to get on that podium or to the peak and back.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon
Forks: FOX Rhythm 32 100mm R), FOX SC 32 Float Performance 100mm (S), FOX SC 32 Float Factory (X01)
Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01
Brakes: SRAM Level T (R), SRAM Level TL (S models), SRAM Guide TLM (X01 models)
Wheels: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 25 (S), Race Face ARC Offset 25 (X01)
Tires: Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.25", 3C, EXO, TR
Santa Cruz Chameleon
Chameleon
Everyone's favorite versatile hardtail, now in carbon
Spec Highlights: 130mm fork / 29" or MX wheels
The Chameleon adapts to its surroundings. Run it geared or single speed, 29" or MX, carbon or aluminum. Is it a cross country hardtail, a playful trail bike, or an adventure seeking bikepacking rig? That's up to you.
Dirty Details
This classic bike has been around so many years that riders have often already ridden a previous model-year or are familiar with its reputation. The bike was originally given its name because it can be single speed or geared, and it can be ridden on city roads, in the mountains, on pavement or dirt. And for the first time ever, this legendary mountain bike is available in C Carbon frames.
Today, the Chameleon name fits better than it ever has. Originally a hardtail capable of taking on any trail, it is now ready for long adventures and any dreary condition, with a graceful yet purposeful transition to 29" or MX wheels.
You can choose single speed for either size wheels, and you can switch from one wheel to the other by using interchangeable dropouts.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: Aluminum or C Carbon
Forks: RockShox Recon RL 120mm (D), RockShox Recon RL 130mm (D+), Fox Rhythm 34 120mm (R), Fox Rhythm 34 130mm (R+)
Drivetrains: SRAM SX (D), NX (R)
Brakes: SRAM Level (D), Guide T (R)
Wheels: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 (D), WTB ST i40 (D+ & R+), WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 (R)
Santa Cruz V10
V10
"The most successful downhill bike in history."
Spec Highlights: 215mm shock / 203mm fork / 27.5" or 29" wheels (or both)
In mountain bike downhill World Cup history, the bike that has most often been ridden to victory is the Santa Cruz V10. This model was engineered for speed but also rideability, and with this new version, Santa Cruz has found a way to add the option of 29" wheels to this already unstoppable bike.
Dirty Details
For better, more even damping on a trip, the shock rate was adjusted by Santa Cruz for better linearity.
By improving cost-efficiency with a study of carbon lay-up and redesign of the frame, the manufacturer was able to redirect spending to make the V10 more durable and capable of seamlessly landing flat from large jumps.
The bike is also made stronger and more rigid by greater-diameter sections of the front swingarm and triangle.
This bike comes with appropriate wheels for each frame size. The smallest frames rock 27.5" wheels, while sizes M and L can run two 29ers as well as a mixed wheel setup, and size XL runs two 29ers.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: CC Carbon
Forks: Fox 40 Performance (S), Fox 40 Factory (X01)
Shocks: FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil (S), Fox DHX2 Factory Coil (X01)
Drivetrains: SRAM GX DH 7spd (S), SRAM X01 DH 7spd
Brakes: SRAM Code R (S), SRAM Code RSC (X01)
Wheels: Race Face ARC HD 30 27.5"/29" Rims
Tires: Maxxis Assegai (29"/27.5") 2.5 MaxxGRIP 3C
Santa Cruz Stigmata
Stigmata
Santa Cruz's Cyclocross / Gravel Bike
Spec Highlights: Hardtail / 700c or 650b wheel size.
The Stigmata is a cyclocross bike that was inspired by mountain bike engineering.
The majority of bike manufacturers initially started using carbon to build road bikes. Instead, Santa Cruz, believing carbon to be incredibly versatile and durable, started implementing it in mountain bikes and then downhill models. The next step was to use it for gravel or cyclocross bikes, as indicated by the carbon Stigmata.
Dirty Details
You are able to make the Stigmata what you want. Whether you buy it built up as a 700c gravel racer or a 650b adventure machine, you'll still be able to swap wheelsets down the road to suit the moment. Clearance for 700c is 45mm, and if you're running 650b wheels you can fit up to a 2.1" tire.
The bottom bracket, a PressFit 30, is brand-new and only available on the Stigmata. This piece is durable and strong enough to meet the strict, proven Santa Cruz standards while also being lightweight. It also is fully compatible with any type of road bike crank.
Specs + Build Kit Highlights
Frames: CC Carbon
Drivetrains: Rival 1 Long Cage 11sp (Rival), Shimano GRX 11spd (GRX), SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12spd (Force 650b & 700c 1x), SRAM Force eTap AXS Medium Cage 12spd (Force 700c 2x)
Brakes: SRAM Rival 1 Flat Mount, Shimano GRX 810, SRAM Force
Wheels: WTB EZR i23p 700c (Rival), RaceFace ARC Offset 25 650b (Force 650b), DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29" (GRX & Force 700c)
Tires: Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c (Rival), WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.0 (Force 650b)
Santa Cruz Jackal
Jackal
The Santa Cruz Dirt Jumper
Spec Highlights: Dirt Jump Bike / Hardtail / 26" wheel size.
The Jackal is a bike designed for pumptracks, dirt jumping, and taking on city roads. Santa Cruz only sells the frame of the bike, but it can be set up with any standard 26-inch wheels.
Frame Geometry
| M | L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reach | 391.6 mm | 417 mm |
| B | Stack | 563.2 mm | 563.2 mm |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 68.7 ° | 68.7 ° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| F | BB Height | 323.8 mm | 323.8 mm |
| H | Wheelbase | 1031.5 mm | 1056.9 mm |
| I | Chainstay Length | 387.4 mm | 387.4 mm |
| J | Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| K | Top Tube Length | 571.5 mm | 596.9 mm |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 72.7 ° | 72.7 ° |
| M | Standover Height | 630 mm | 627 mm |
Dirty Details
The frame is incredibly durable – important given its intended use. You will be able to keep riding it season after season, and you will get great speed since it is lightweight at under 5 pounds.
The rear dropouts, with an intelligent sliding design, make it possible to go singlespeed or geared. You can also utilize 15.2" chainstays, which are extremely short and promote incredible stability, due to the assymetricality of the yoke.
