Santa Cruz Bicycles Guide from SummitBicycles.com

Santa Cruz Bicycles Guide

Compare all the Santa Cruz Bikes with our detailed guide and find your next dream mountain bike or gravel bike.

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.

Santa Cruz Naming Conventions

Here's how Santa Cruz names their bikes:

AL, C, CC
These letters indicate the fame material. Aluminum (AL), C Carbon (C), and CC Carbon (CC)

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

Reserve, RSV
Reserve, or RSV, is Santa Cruz's carbon wheelset.

Santa Cruz Bike Size Chart

Extra Small: 4'8" - 5'0"
Small: 5'1" - 5'5"
Medium: 5'5" - 5'9"
Large: 5'9" - 6'1"
Extra Large: 6'1" - 6'4"+

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

2022 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.

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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

		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

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.

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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)

Chameleon Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Reach	420mm	445mm	465mm	490mm
Stack	620.1mm	629.2mm	638.2mm	647.3mm
Head Tube Angle	65.0°	65.0°	65.0°	65.0°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm
Front Center	729.4mm	758.6mm	782.8mm	812.1mm
BB Height	315mm	315mm	315mm	315mm
BB Drop	56/40mm	56/40mm	56/40mm	56/40mm
Wheelbase	1154.4mm	1183.6mm	1207.8mm	1237.1mm
Rear Center	425-437	425-437	425-437	425-437
Head Tube Length	100mm	110mm	120mm	130mm
Top Tube Length	596.1mm	621.3mm	643.4mm	668.8mm
Seat Tube Angle	74.1°	74.3°	74.4°	74.6°
Standover Height	682mm	682mm	686mm	708mm

Santa Cruz V10

2021 Santa Cruz V10 Downhill Mountain Bike

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.

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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

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

Santa Cruz Stigmata

2022 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.

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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)

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

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

Santa Cruz Jackal

2022 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.

2020 santa cruz jackal dirt jump bike geometry graphic

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