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2020 Santa Cruz Bicycles

Learn about Santa Cruz Bikes and why you should consider them when you're searching for the best mountain bike or cyclocross bike in 2020.

2020 Santa Cruz Bicycles Guide

Santa Cruz Bicycles History

Founded in 1993 by Rich Novak, Mike Marquez, and former professional skateboarder Rob Roskopp, Santa Cruz Bicycles is known for building rider-centered bikes. The company hand-assembles all its models in its California factory. Santa Cruz has been dedicated since its inception to producing the most high-performance mountain bikes on the planet – and many believe they have achieved that mission. The company is beloved for being large enough to have strong R&D but small enough not to be impersonal or otherwise lose sight of its customers.

Important Santa Cruz Bicycles Technology

The Santa Cruz Virtual Pivot Point (VPP)

One of the critical technologies for which Santa Cruz is known is its virtual pivot point (VPP) design. The patented concept behind VPP is to have two short links that rotate in opposite directions. This type of suspension was embraced by the company because it provides more design flexibility, enabling Santa Cruz to adjust shock rates based on the desired personality and intended use of the bike.

Santa Cruz Carbon Fiber Bike Technology

Santa Cruz Another technology that has made Santa Cruz Bicycles famous is its carbon fiber manufacturing – which has been geared toward making it more affordable for people to get their carbon frames. The higher quality carbon fiber frames are known as Carbon CC and are on the highest end build kits, while the Carbon C (the more affordable carbon version) is available on bikes with build kits below the XT / X0-1 Level. The firm uses proprietary techniques to cut the cost while maintaining impressive rigidity and strength. To achieve that end, Santa Cruz uses a different carbon grade that results in negligible weight gain of 0.6 pounds per frame.

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Here is a look at all the bikes in the Santa Cruz 2020 lineup:

2020 Santa Cruz Nomad

Trail and freeride bike for big terrain

Spec Highlights: 170mm front and rear travel / 27.5" wheel size / Carbon C, Carbon CC, or Aluminum.

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 2020 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.

The Models

The 2020 Nomad is broken down into 6 build kits. There are (ranked by price) two Aluminum models, two C Carbon models, and two CC Carbon models.

Models denoted with an 'R' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'S' build kit enjoys more upgrades. X01 and XX1 models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

2020 Nomad Aluminum R - $3,599

2020 Nomad Aluminum S - $4,299

2020 Nomad Carbon C R - $4,499

2020 Nomad Carbon C S - $5,299

2020 Nomad Carbon CC X01 - $7,199

2020 Nomad Carbon CC XX1 Reserve - $10,499

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: Aluminum (AL), C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: RockShox Yari RC 170 (R models), FOX 36 Float Performance 170 (S models), FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 170 (CC X01), FOX 36 Float Factory 170 (CC XX1)

Shocks: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (AL + C models), RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate (CC models)

Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R models), SRAM GX EAGLE (S models), SRAM X01, SRAM XX1

Brakes: SRAM Guide RE (R models), SRAM Code R (S models), SRAM Code RSC (CC models)

Rims: WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5" (R models), Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 27.5 28h (XX1)

Tires: Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.5 MaxxGRIP 3C (R models), Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5" EXO+ TR (S/C/CC models

2020 Santa Cruz Nomad geometry diagram

2020 Nomad geometry with Flip Chip in High

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	390 mm	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	490 mm
B	Stack	584 mm	593 mm	602 mm	611 mm	620 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	65 °	65 °	65 °	65 °	65 °
D	Seat Tube Length	375 mm	390 mm	420 mm	450 mm	480 mm
E	Front Center	704 mm	738 mm	762 mm	787 mm	821 mm
F	BB Height	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm
G	BB Drop	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm
H	Wheelbase	1134 mm	1168 mm	1192 mm	1216 mm	1251 mm
I	Chainstay Length	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm	130 mm
K	Top Tube Length	540 mm	573 mm	596 mm	619 mm	653 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74.5 °	74.5 °	74.5 °	74.5 °	74.5 °
M	Standover Height	710 mm	712 mm	728 mm	726 mm	718 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm

2020 Nomad geometry with Flip Chip in Low

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	386 mm	416 mm	436 mm	456 mm	486 mm
B	Stack	587 mm	596 mm	605 mm	614 mm	623 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	64.6 °	64.6 °	64.6 °	64.6 °	64.6 °
D	Seat Tube Length	375 mm	390 mm	420 mm	450 mm	480 mm
E	Front Center	704 mm	738 mm	762 mm	787 mm	821 mm
F	BB Height	339 mm	339 mm	339 mm	339 mm	339 mm
G	BB Drop	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm
H	Wheelbase	1135 mm	1169 mm	1194 mm	1218 mm	1252 mm
I	Chainstay Length	431 mm	431 mm	431 mm	431 mm	431 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm	130 mm
K	Top Tube Length	541 mm	574 mm	598 mm	621 mm	654 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74.1 °	74.1 °	74.1 °	74.1 °	74.1 °
M	Standover Height	704 mm	706 mm	722 mm	720 mm	718 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm

2020 Santa Cruz Hightower

An all mountain 29er for every situation

Spec Highlights: 140mm rear travel / 150mm fork / 29" wheels / Aluminum, C Carbon, CC Carbon

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.

The Models

The 2020 Hightower is broken down into 8 build kits. There are (ranked by price) three Aluminum models, two C Carbon models, and three CC Carbon models.

Models denoted with an 'D' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'R' and 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01, XTR, and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

2020 Hightower Aluminum D - $2,899

2020 Hightower Aluminum R - $3,499

2020 Hightower Aluminum S - $4,199

2020 Hightower C Carbon R - $4,299

2020 Hightower C Carbon S - $5,199

2020 Hightower CC Carbon X01 - $7,099

2020 Hightower CC Carbon XTR Reserve - $9,899

2020 Hightower CC Carbon XX1 AXS Reserve - $10,499

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: Aluminum (AL), C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm (D models), RockShox Yari RC 150 (R models), RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm (S models), RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm (CC models)

Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (D + R models), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S models), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate (CC models)

Drivetrains: SRAM SX (D models), SRAM NX EAGLE (R models), SRAM GX EAGLE (S models), SRAM X01, Shimano XTR, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Guide T (D models), SRAM Guide R (R models), SRAM Code R (S models), Shimano XTR M9120, SRAM Code RSC (X01 + XX1)

Rims: WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" (D + R models), Race Face AR Offset 30 29" (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 30 29" (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 29 28h (XTR + XX1 AXS)

Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29"x2.4" 3C EXO TR

2020 Santa Cruz Hightower geometry diagram

2020 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

2020 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

2020 Santa Cruz bronson

All mountain capability with lots of personality

Spec Highlights: 150mm shock / 160mm fork / 27.5" or 27.5"+ wheels / Aluminum, 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 2020 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. The Plus models come with 2.6" tires but Bronson has clearance for 2.8".

The Models

The 2020 Bronson is broken down into 14 build kits, with seven 27.5 models and seven 27.5+ models that are denoted by (+). There are (ranked by price) four Aluminum (AL) models, four C Carbon models (C), and six CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'R' indicate the most basic build kits, while the 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01, XTR, and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

Bronson AL R - $3,499 Bronson AL R+ - $3,499

Bronson AL S - $4,199 Bronson AL S+ - $4,199

Bronson C R - $4,399 Bronson C R+ - $4,399

Bronson C S - $5,199 Bronson C S+ - $5,199

Bronson CC X01 - $7,099 Bronson CC X01+ - $7,099

Bronson CC XTR - $9,899 Bronson CC XTR+ - $9,899

Bronson CC XX1 AXS - $10,499 Bronson CC XX1+ AXS - $10,499

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: Aluminum (AL), C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: RockShox Yari RC 160 (R models), RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm (S models), RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm (CC models)

Shocks: RockShox Super Deluxe Select (R models), RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (S models), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate (CC models)

Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R models), SRAM GX EAGLE (S models), SRAM X01, Shimano XTR, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Guide T (R models), SRAM Code R (S models), Shimano XTR M9120, SRAM Code RSC (X01 + XX1)

Rims: WTB ST i29/35 TCS 2.0 (R models), Race Face AR Offset 30/35 (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 30/35 (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30/37 28h Carbon Rim (XTR + XX1)

Tires: Maxxis Minion/Rekon

2020 Santa Cruz Bronson geometry graphic

2020 Bronson geometry with flip chip in High

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	389 mm	419 mm	436 mm	459 mm	489 mm
B	Stack	584 mm	593 mm	602 mm	611 mm	625 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	65.4 °	65.4 °	65.4 °	65.4 °	65.4 °
D	Seat Tube Length	370 mm	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm
E	Front Center	703 mm	737 mm	761 mm	785 mm	821 mm
F	BB Height	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm	344 mm
G	BB Drop	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm
H	Wheelbase	1134 mm	1167 mm	1191 mm	1215 mm	1252 mm
I	Chainstay Length	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm	130 mm	145 mm
K	Top Tube Length	541 mm	574 mm	598 mm	621 mm	656 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	75.3 °	75.3 °	75.3 °	75.3 °	75.3 °
M	Standover Height	694 mm	704 mm	721 mm	721 mm	720 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm
	Seatpost Length	100 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 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

2020 Bronson geometry with flip chip in Low

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	385 mm	415 mm	429 mm	455 mm	485 mm
B	Stack	586 mm	595 mm	605 mm	614 mm	627 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	65.1 °	65.1 °	65.1 °	65.1 °	65.1 °
D	Seat Tube Length	370 mm	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm
E	Front Center	703 mm	737 mm	761 mm	785 mm	821 mm
F	BB Height	340 mm	340 mm	340 mm	340 mm	340 mm
G	BB Drop	14 mm	14 mm	14 mm	14 mm	14 mm
H	Wheelbase	1134 mm	1167 mm	1191 mm	1215 mm	1252 mm
I	Chainstay Length	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm	430 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm	130 mm	145 mm
K	Top Tube Length	541 mm	574 mm	598 mm	621 mm	656 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	75 °	75 °	75 °	75 °	75 °
M	Standover Height	692 mm	700 mm	717 mm	715 mm	715 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm
	Seatpost Length	100 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 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

2020 Santa Cruz 5010

Fun-as-hell mid travel trail bike

Spec Highlights: 130mm shock / 130mm fork / 27.5" or 27.5"+ wheels / Aluminum, C Carbon, or CC Carbon frame

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 66.2-66.5° 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.

The Models

The 2020 5010 is broken down into 14 build kits, with seven 27.5 models and seven 27.5+ models that are denoted by (+). There are (ranked by price) six Aluminum (AL) models, four C Carbon models (C), and four CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'D' indicate the most basic build kits, while the 'R' and 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01 and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

5010 AL D - $2,699 5010 AL D+ - $2,699

5010 AL R - $3,399 5010 AL R+ - $3,399

5010 AL S - $3,999 5010 AL S+ - $3,999

5010 C R - $3,999 5010 C R+ - $3,999

5010 C S - $4,899 5010 C S+ - $4,899

5010 CC X01 - $6,799 5010 CC X01+ - $6,799

5010 CC XX1 AXS - $10,299 5010 CC XX1+ AXS - $10,299

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: Aluminum (AL), C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: RockShox Recon RL 130mm (D models), Fox Rhythm 34 (R models), FOX 34 Float Performance (S models), RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm (X01 models), RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm (XX1 models)

Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (D + R models), FOX DPX2 Float Performance (C S models), FOX DPX2 Float Performance Elite (X01 models), FOX DPX2 Float Factory Kashima (XX1) models

Drivetrains: SRAM SX EAGLE (D models), SRAM NX EAGLE (R models), SRAM GX EAGLE (S models), SRAM X01, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Guide Level (D models), SRAM Guide T (R models), SRAM Guide R (S models), SRAM G2 RSC (X01), SRAM G2 Ultimate (XX1) )

Rims: WTB ST i25/35 TCS 2.0 (D + R models), Race Face AR Offset 27/35 (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 27/37 (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 27/37 28h Carbon Rim (XX1)

Tires: Maxxis Minion/Rekon

2020 Santa Cruz 5010 geometry table

2020 5010 geometry with flip chip in High

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	390 mm	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	490 mm
B	Stack	570 mm	589 mm	598 mm	607 mm	634 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	66.5 °	66.5 °	66.5 °	66.5 °	66.5 °
D	Seat Tube Length	370 mm	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm
E	Front Center	679 mm	717 mm	741 mm	765 mm	807 mm
F	BB Height	334 mm	334 mm	334 mm	334 mm	334 mm
G	BB Drop	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm	20 mm
H	Wheelbase	1106 mm	1142 mm	1166 mm	1190 mm	1232 mm
I	Chainstay Length	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	120 mm	130 mm	140 mm	170 mm
K	Top Tube Length	538 mm	574 mm	598 mm	620 mm	660 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	75.2 °	75.2 °	75.2 °	75.2 °	75.2 °
M	Standover Height	690 mm	710 mm	713 mm	713 mm	712 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm
	Seatpost Length	100 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 5010 geometry with flip chip in Low

		XS	S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	387 mm	417 mm	437 mm	457 mm	487 mm
B	Stack	573 mm	591 mm	600 mm	609 mm	636 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	66.2 °	66.2 °	66.2 °	66.2 °	66.2 °
D	Seat Tube Length	370 mm	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm
E	Front Center	679 mm	717 mm	741 mm	765 mm	807 mm
F	BB Height	330 mm	330 mm	330 mm	330 mm	330 mm
G	BB Drop	24 mm	24 mm	24 mm	24 mm	24 mm
H	Wheelbase	1106 mm	1143 mm	1167 mm	1191 mm	1233 mm
I	Chainstay Length	426 mm	426 mm	426 mm	426 mm	426 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	120 mm	130 mm	140 mm	170 mm
K	Top Tube Length	539 mm	575 mm	598 mm	621 mm	661 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74.9 °	74.9 °	74.9 °	74.9 °	74.9 °
M	Standover Height	684 mm	704 mm	707 mm	708 mm	707 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm	210 mm
	Seatpost Length	100 mm	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Santa Cruz Megatower

Big wheels, long travel, full sends

Spec Highlights: 160mm shock / 160mm fork / 29" wheels / C Carbon or CC Carbon frame

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.

The Models

The 2020 Megatower is broken down into 5 build kits. There are (ranked by price) three C Carbon models (C) and two CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'R' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'S' build kit enjoys more upgrades. X01, XTR, and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

Megatower C R - $4,499

Megatower C S - $5,399

Megatower CC X01 - $7,199

Megatower CC XTR Reserve - $9,999

Megatower CC XX1 AXS Reserve - $10,499

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 (X01), Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm (XTR Reserve + XX1 AXS Reserve)

Shocks: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil

Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Guide RE (R), SRAM Code R (S), SRAM Code RSC (X01 + XX1), Shimano XTR

Rims: WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 30 (S), Race Face ARC Offset 30 (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 30 28h Carbon Rim (XX1 + XTR)

Tires: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR

2020 Santa Cruz Megatower geometry graphic

2020 Megatower geometry with flip chip in High

		S	M	L	XL	XXL
A	Reach	425 mm	450 mm	470 mm	490 mm	515 mm
B	Stack	607 mm	616 mm	625 mm	643 mm	666 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	65 °	65 °	65 °	65 °	65 °
D	Seat Tube Length	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm	500 mm
E	Front Center	743 mm	772 mm	796 mm	825 mm	860 mm
F	BB Height	343 mm	343 mm	343 mm	343 mm	343 mm
G	BB Drop	29 mm	29 mm	29 mm	29 mm	29 mm
H	Wheelbase	1178 mm	1207 mm	1231 mm	1260 mm	1295 mm
I	Chainstay Length	435 mm	435 mm	435 mm	435 mm	435 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	76.8 °	76.7 °	76.6 °	76.3 °	76 °
M	Standover Height	702 mm	714 mm	713 mm	711 mm	708 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm

2020 Megatower geometry with flip chip in Low

		S	M	L	XL	XXL
A	Reach	422 mm	447 mm	467 mm	487 mm	512 mm
B	Stack	609 mm	618 mm	627 mm	645 mm	668 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	64.7 °	64.7 °	64.7 °	64.7 °	64.7 °
D	Seat Tube Length	380 mm	405 mm	430 mm	460 mm	500 mm
E	Front Center	743 mm	772 mm	796 mm	825 mm	860 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	1260 mm	1296 mm
I	Chainstay Length	436 mm	436 mm	436 mm	436 mm	436 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	130 mm	155 mm
K	Top Tube Length	568 mm	597 mm	620 mm	648 mm	682 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	76.5 °	76.4 °	76.3 °	76 °	75.8 °
M	Standover Height	698 mm	709 mm	708 mm	705 mm	703 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm	230 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	150 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm

2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy

The gravity-inclined XC/trail bike

Spec Highlights: 120mm shock / 130mm fork / 29" wheels / Aluminum, C Carbon, or CC Carbon frame

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.

The Models

The 2020 Tallboy is broken down into 9 build kits. There are (ranked by price) two Aluminum models (AL), three C Carbon models (C) and four CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'D' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'R' and 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01, XTR, and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

Tallboy AL D - $2,699

Tallboy AL R - $3,399

Tallboy C R - $4,199

Tallboy C S - $4,999

Tallboy C S Reserve - $6,199

Tallboy CC X01 - $6,999

Tallboy CC X01 Reserve - $8,199

Tallboy CC XTR Reserve - $9,799

Tallboy CC XX1 AXS Reserve - $10,399

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), RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm (CC)

Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (D + R + S), FOX Float Performance Elite DPS (X01), FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima (XTR + XX1)

Drivetrains: SRAM SX (D), SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Level (D), SRAM Guide T (R), SRAM Guide R (S), SRAM G2 RSC (X01), Shimano XTR M9120, SRAM G2 Ultimate (XX1)

Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy geometry graphic

2020 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

2020 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

2020 Santa Cruz Blur

The full throttle, full suspension XC race bike

Spec Highlights: 100mm shock / 100-110mm fork / 29" wheels / C Carbon, or CC Carbon frame

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 frame weighs in a 2060g, making it Santa Cruz's lightest ever full suspension frame. The rear triangle and front end are both single pieces for added stiffness and efficient power transfer, and the VPP suspension design benefits from a dual remote lockout.

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.

The Models

The 2020 Blur is broken down into 7 build kits. There are (ranked by price), three C Carbon models (C) and four CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'R' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01, and XX1 AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

Blur CC X01 TR - $6,799

Blur CC XX1 AXS Reserve - $9,999

Blur CC XX1 AXS Reserve TR - $10,299

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: FOX Rhythm 32 100mm w. remote (R), FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance/Factory 100mm w/ remote (non TR models), FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Performance/Factory w/ remote (TR models)

Shocks: FOX Float Performance DPS (R), FOX Float Performance DPS w/ remote (S + X01 models), FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima (XX1 models)

Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Level T (R), SRAM Level TL (S models), SRAM Guide TLM (X01 models), SRAM Level Ultimate (XX1 models)

Wheels: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 25 (S models), Race Face ARC Offset 25 (X01 models), Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon 28h (XX1 models)

Tires: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR (non TR models), Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.25", 3C EXO TR (TR models)

2020 Santa Cruz Blur geometry graphic

2020 Blur geometry

		S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	420 mm	440 mm	460 mm	490 mm
B	Stack	579 mm	588 mm	598 mm	612 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	69 °	69 °	69 °	69 °
D	Seat Tube Length	405 mm	430 mm	470 mm	520 mm
E	Front Center	681 mm	704 mm	728 mm	763 mm
F	BB Height	328 mm	328 mm	328 mm	328 mm
G	BB Drop	42 mm	42 mm	42 mm	42 mm
H	Wheelbase	1113 mm	1136 mm	1160 mm	1195 mm
I	Chainstay Length	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	125 mm
K	Top Tube Length	575 mm	597 mm	621 mm	656 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74 °	74 °	74 °	74 °
M	Standover Height	722 mm	722 mm	723 mm	730 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	60 mm	75 mm	75 mm	75 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Blur TR geometry

		S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	415 mm	435 mm	455 mm	485 mm
B	Stack	582 mm	592 mm	601 mm	615 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	68.5 °	68.5 °	68.5 °	68.5 °
D	Seat Tube Length	405 mm	430 mm	470 mm	520 mm
E	Front Center	684 mm	708 mm	731 mm	767 mm
F	BB Height	332 mm	332 mm	332 mm	331 mm
G	BB Drop	38 mm	39 mm	39 mm	39 mm
H	Wheelbase	1116 mm	1140 mm	1164 mm	1199 mm
I	Chainstay Length	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm	432 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	125 mm
K	Top Tube Length	576 mm	599 mm	623 mm	658 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	73.5 °	73.5 °	73.5 °	73.5 °
M	Standover Height	724 mm	724 mm	725 mm	732 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	125 mm	125 mm	125 mm
	Stem Length	60 mm	75 mm	75 mm	75 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

Santa Cruz 2020 Highball Hardtail XC mountain bike in blue

2020 Santa Cruz highball

THE THOROUGHBRED HARDTAIL XC RACE BIKE

Spec Highlights: 100mm fork / 29" wheels / C Carbon, or CC Carbon frame

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.

The Models

The 2020 Highball is broken down into 4 build kits. There are (ranked by price), two C Carbon models (C) and two CC Carbon models (CC).

Models denoted with an 'R' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. X01 and AXS models benefit from even further upgrades.

See The Bikes

Highball C R - $2,899

Highball C S - $3,499

Highball CC X01 - $5,399

Highball CC XX1 AXS Reserve - $8,999

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: C Carbon, or CC Carbon

Forks: FOX Rhythm 32 100mm w. remote (R), FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance 100mm w/ remote (S), FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Performance Elite w/ remote (X01), FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Elite Elite w/ remote (XX1)

Drivetrains: SRAM NX EAGLE (R), SRAM GX EAGLE (S), SRAM X01, SRAM XX1 AXS

Brakes: SRAM Level T (R), SRAM Level TL (S models), SRAM Guide TLM (X01 models), SRAM Level Ultimate (XX1 models)

Wheels: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 (R), Race Face AR Offset 25 (S), Race Face ARC Offset 25 (X01), Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon 28h (XX1)

Tires: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.25", EXO TR

2020 Santa Cruz Highball geometry graphic

		S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	405 mm	430 mm	450 mm	480 mm
B	Stack	596 mm	606 mm	615 mm	634 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	69.5 °	69.5 °	69.5 °	69.5 °
D	Seat Tube Length	405 mm	430 mm	470 mm	530 mm
E	Front Center	662 mm	690 mm	714 mm	751 mm
F	BB Height	314 mm	314 mm	314 mm	314 mm
G	BB Drop	56 mm	56 mm	56 mm	56 mm
H	Wheelbase	1088 mm	1116 mm	1140 mm	1177 mm
I	Chainstay Length	426 mm	426 mm	426 mm	426 mm
J	Head Tube Length	90 mm	100 mm	110 mm	130 mm
K	Top Tube Length	587 mm	615 mm	638 mm	674 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	73 °	73 °	73 °	73 °
M	Standover Height	708 mm	715 mm	740 mm	756 mm
	Stem Length	70 mm	70 mm	80 mm	80 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Santa Cruz Chameleon

Everyone's favorite versatile hardtail, now in carbon

Spec Highlights: 120mm or 130mm fork / 27.5" or 27.5"+ wheels / Aluminum or C Carbon frame

The Chameleon adapts to its surroundings. Run it geared or single speed, 29" or 27.5", 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 singlespeed 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 27.5"+ wheels.

You can choose singlespeed for either size wheels, and you can switch from one wheel to the other by using interchangeable dropouts.

The Models

The 2020 Chameleon is broken down into 10 build kits. There are (ranked by price) four Aluminum models (AL) and six C Carbon models (C).

Models denoted with an 'D' indicate the most basic build kit, while the 'R' and 'S' build kits enjoy more upgrades. Models with indicated by a '+' indicate they are the 27.5"+ version.

See The Bikes

Chameleon AL D - $1,799 Chameleon AL D+ - $1,799

Chameleon AL R - $2,399 Chameleon AL R+ - $2,399

Chameleon C S - $3,799 Chameleon C S+ - $3,799

C SE Reserve - $4,799 C SE+ Reserve - $4,799

Chameleon C SE - $5,699 Chameleon C SE+ - $5,699

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: Aluminum or C Carbon

Forks: Fox Rhythm 34, RockShox Recon RL, Fox 34 Performance

Drivetrains: SRAM SX-NX-GX

Brakes: SRAM Level, Level T, Guide R, Guide T

Wheels: WTB ST i40 TCS 2.0 27.5 Rims, WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" Rims, Race Face AR 27 27.5"/29" 32h, Santa Cruz Reserve 27 27.5"/29" Carbon Rims

2020 Santa Cruz Chameleon Hardtail Mountain Bike geometry graphic

2020 Chameleon Geometry (Carbon + 29")

		S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	412 mm	437 mm	457 mm	487 mm
B	Stack	613 mm	618 mm	627 mm	636 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	67.3 °	67.3 °	67.3 °	67.3 °
D	Seat Tube Length	390 mm	420 mm	450 mm	490 mm
E	Front Center	703 mm	730 mm	754 mm	787 mm
F	BB Height	315 mm	315 mm	315 mm	315 mm
G	BB Drop	55 mm	55 mm	55 mm	55 mm
H	Wheelbase	1112 mm	1139 mm	1163 mm	1197 mm
I	Chainstay Length	415-430 mm	415-430 mm	415-430 mm	415-430 mm
J	Head Tube Length	95 mm	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm
K	Top Tube Length	596 mm	622 mm	646 mm	684 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	72.8 °	72.8 °	72.8 °	72.8 °
M	Standover Height	695 mm	711 mm	733 mm	748 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	150 mm	150 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Chameleon Geometry (Aluminum + 27.5")

		S	M	L	XL
A	Reach	411 mm	436 mm	456 mm	486 mm
B	Stack	618 mm	618 mm	628 mm	637 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	67.1 °	67.1 °	67.1 °	67.1 °
D	Seat Tube Length	390 mm	420 mm	450 mm	490 mm
E	Front Center	707 mm	732 mm	756 mm	790 mm
F	BB Height	315 mm	315 mm	315 mm	315 mm
G	BB Drop	47 mm	47 mm	47 mm	47 mm
H	Wheelbase	1119 mm	1144 mm	1167 mm	1201 mm
I	Chainstay Length	415-430 mm	415-430 mm	415-430 mm	415-430 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	100 mm	110 mm	120 mm
K	Top Tube Length	598 mm	623 mm	647 mm	680 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	72.6 °	72.6 °	72.6 °	72.6 °
M	Standover Height	686 mm	702 mm	719 mm	738 mm
	Seatpost Length	125 mm	150 mm	150 mm	170 mm
	Stem Length	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Santa Cruz V10 Downhill Mountain Bike

2020 Santa Cruz V10

"The most successful downhill bike in history."

Spec Highlights: 215mm shock / 203mm fork / 27.5" or 29" wheels / CC Carbon frame

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.

The Models

The 2020 V10 is broken down into 4 build kits. There are (ranked by price) two SRAM GX CC Carbon models (S), and two SRAM X01 CC Carbon models (X01). Each of these can be purchased in 29" or 27.5" wheel versions.

The 27.5" models come in sizes Small, Medium, and Large. The 29" models come in sizes Medium, Large, and Extra Large.

See The Bikes

V10 CC S - $5,999

V10 CC X01 - $8,299

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: CC Carbon

Forks: FOX 40/49 Performance Elite 203mm (S - 27.5/29), FOX 40/49 Factory 203mm (X01 - 27.5/29)

Shocks: FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil (S), FOX DHX2 Factory SLS 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 27.5x2.5 MaxxGRIP 3C (front), E13 LG1+ (X01)

2020 Santa Cruz V10 Downhill mountain bike geometry graphic

V10 Geometry with flip chip in High

		S	M	L
A	Reach	412 mm	437 mm	462 mm
B	Stack	603 mm	612 mm	616 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	63.7 °	63.7 °	63.7 °
D	Seat Tube Length	435 mm	445 mm	455 mm
E	Front Center	769 mm	798 mm	825 mm
F	BB Height	356 mm	356 mm	356 mm
G	BB Drop	-2 mm	-2 mm	-2 mm
H	Wheelbase	1199 mm	1233 mm	1265 mm
I	Chainstay Length	430 mm	435 mm	440 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	110 mm	115 mm
M	Standover Height	712 mm	712 mm	712 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	250 mm	250 mm	250 mm

V10 Geometry with flip chip in High

		S	M	L
A	Reach	410 mm	435 mm	460 mm
B	Stack	602 mm	610 mm	615 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	63.3 °	63.3 °	63.3 °
D	Seat Tube Length	435 mm	445 mm	455 mm
E	Front Center	769 mm	798 mm	825 mm
F	BB Height	351 mm	351 mm	351 mm
G	BB Drop	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
H	Wheelbase	1200 mm	1234 mm	1266 mm
I	Chainstay Length	430 mm	435 mm	440 mm
J	Head Tube Length	100 mm	110 mm	115 mm
M	Standover Height	707 mm	707 mm	707 mm
N	Eye to Eye Length	250 mm	250 mm	250 mm

2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata CX/gravel bike

2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata

Santa Cruz's Cyclocross / Gravel Bike

Spec Highlights: Hardtail / 700c 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

The Stigmata is a revival of a discontinued bike with the same basic design but made from aluminum. In order to fit the drop bar, the original model had to use outdated brakes. This modern rendition takes advantage of component innovations with hydraulic disc brakes.

You are able to make the Stigmata what you want. You can fit it with slimmed-down tires for a road ride, and you can go with huge 41mm tires when you want to bring yourself up from messy trails a bit and improve your traction.

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.

The Models

The 2020 Stigmata is broken down into 5 build kits, each with CC Carbon frames. All models are sold with 700c wheels. The SRAM Force AXS model is offered with 650b wheels as well as 700c.

See The Bikes

Stigmata CC Rival - $3,599

Stigmata CC Ultegra - $4,599

Stigmata CC Force AXS 650b - $5,699

Stigmata CC Force AXS 700c - $5,899

Stigmata CC Red AXS Reserve - $9,899

Specs + Build Kit Highlights

Frames: CC Carbon

Drivetrains: SRAM Rival 11spd, Shimano Ultegra 11spd, SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12spd (Force), SRAM Red eTap AXS 12spd

Brakes: SRAM Rival, Shimano Ultegra, SRAM Force, SRAM Red

Wheels: WTB Asym i23p 700c Rims (Rival), DT XR 361 Asym 29" 28h (Ultegra + Force AXS 700c), RaceFace ARC Offset 25 27.5" (Force 650b), Santa Cruz Reserve 22 700c Carbon Rims (Red)

Tires: Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c (Rival), Maxxis Rambler 700x40c (Ultegra, Froce 700c, Red), WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.0 (Force 650b)

2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel bike geometry graphic

2020 Stigmata 700c geometry

50mm fork offset for the 52-54cm sizes and 45mm for the 56-61cm sizes

		52	54	56	58	60
A	Reach	372 mm	380 mm	388 mm	392 mm	405 mm
B	Stack	555 mm	576 mm	596 mm	609 mm	628 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	71 °	71.5 °	72 °	72 °	72 °
D	Seat Tube Length	495 mm	520 mm	545 mm	565 mm	590 mm
E	Front Center	595 mm	600 mm	610 mm	618 mm	637 mm
F	BB Height	280 mm	282 mm	282 mm	284 mm	284 mm
G	BB Drop	74 mm	72 mm	72 mm	70 mm	70 mm
H	Wheelbase	1009 mm	1015 mm	1025 mm	1034 mm	1053 mm
I	Chainstay Length	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
J	Head Tube Length	130 mm	150 mm	170 mm	185 mm	205 mm
K	Top Tube Length	526 mm	545 mm	565 mm	572 mm	591 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74.5 °	74 °	73.5 °	73.5 °	73.5 °
M	Standover Height	754 mm	776 mm	797 mm	816 mm	834 mm
	Stem Length	80 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	110 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	172.5 mm	172.5 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Stigmata 650b geometry

50mm fork offset for the 52-54cm sizes and 45mm for the 56-61cm sizes

		52	54	56	58	60
A	Reach	372 mm	380 mm	388 mm	392 mm	405 mm
B	Stack	555 mm	576 mm	596 mm	609 mm	628 mm
C	Head Tube Angle	71 °	71.5 °	72 °	72 °	72 °
D	Seat Tube Length	495 mm	520 mm	545 mm	565 mm	590 mm
E	Front Center	595 mm	600 mm	610 mm	618 mm	637 mm
F	BB Height	277 mm	279 mm	279 mm	281 mm	281 mm
G	BB Drop	74 mm	72 mm	72 mm	70 mm	70 mm
H	Wheelbase	1009 mm	1015 mm	1025 mm	1034 mm	1053 mm
I	Chainstay Length	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
J	Head Tube Length	130 mm	150 mm	170 mm	185 mm	205 mm
K	Top Tube Length	526 mm	545 mm	565 mm	572 mm	591 mm
L	Seat Tube Angle	74.5 °	74 °	73.5 °	73.5 °	73.5 °
M	Standover Height	754 mm	776 mm	797 mm	816 mm	834 mm
	Stem Length	80 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	110 mm
	Crank Length	170 mm	172.5 mm	172.5 mm	175 mm	175 mm

2020 Jackal dirt jump bike

2020 Santa Cruz 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

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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.

(Coming Soon to Summit Bicycles)

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