Santa Cruz Bicycles Blur C S Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Santa Cruz Blur C S Mountain Bike

The Santa Cruz Blur is our go-to bike for cross-country races and weekend singletrack rides alike. We love the Santa Cruz Blur for its extremely lightweight frame, cross-country-focused geometry, and new Superlight suspension platform. The Blur has an agile 68.3-degree head tube angle, allowing it to steer precisely and still handle whatever the XC course throws at it. Size-specific seat tube angles and chainstays position us upright and over the pedals, ensuring an efficient, agile, and balanced bike, regardless of frame size. Santa Cruz´s new Superlight suspension replaces their VPP suspension for a lighter, more efficient platform specifically engineered for the Blur. Superlight suspension is focused on converting every ounce of energy into forward momentum. Santa Cruz achieves this by lowering the leverage curve for more traction and sensitivity, as well as a more efficient forward drive and supportive feel. On top of this, the Superlight system uses fewer moving parts, bearings, and linkages, saving over half a pound from the previous VPP suspension.

The C S build of the Santa Cruz Blur features Santa Cruz´s Carbon C frame and a mid-tier component spec. SRAM´s GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain offers a colossal gear range for getting us the steepest climbs. A RockShox SID SL Select+ fork with 110mm of travel helps to save weight, is super adjustable, and has a 2-position remote to lock out the fork, allowing us to climb more efficiently. The RockShox SidLuxe Select+ is a super lightweight rear shock sensitive to minor bumps and features a remote lockout for climbing efficiency. RaceFace AR Offset 27 rims and DT Swiss 370 hubs pair together to make a reliable wheelset fit for any rider, and a Fox Transfer SL Performance dropper post is lightweight and has super smooth actuation, making for effortless changes in saddle height. Maxxis Aspen tires are fast-rolling and lightweight without sacrificing the grip we need, and the SRAM Level TL brakes supply all the stopping power we need without the added weight

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.

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Details

• Short-travel XC race bike designed for speed and efficiency
• Carbon C frame uses premium materials for the lightest weight
• Superlight suspension maximizes pedaling efficiency and lowers weight
• SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain is reliable and has a huge range
• RockShox SID SL Select+, 110mm fork has a 2-position remote lockout for efficient climbing
• RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ with remote lockout is convenient and efficient
• RaceFace AR Offset 27 rims with I9 1/1 hubs are race-ready
• Maxxis Aspen tires are cross-country focused and lightweight
• Item #SNZK1LC

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Cabon C

Suspension

Superlight

Rear Shock

RockShox SidLuxe Select+, 2-Position, w/remote

Rear Travel

107mm

Fork

RockShox Sid SL Select+, 2-Position, w/remote

Front Travel

110mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40 IS

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB

Chainring Sizes

34t

Crank Arm Length

[small] 170mm, [medium, large, x-large] 175mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Cassette

SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette Range

10-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakeset

SRAM Level TL

Brake Type

2-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] Avid Centerline, 160mm

Handlebar

SRAM Atmos Flat Bar

Handlebar Width

760mm

Grips

SRAM TwistLoc

Stem

SRAM Atmos Stem

Stem Length

60mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado, CroMo

Seatpost

FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, XL, 31.6mm

Seatpost Travel

100mm

Wheelset

[front] RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29in, [rear] RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29in

Hubs

[front] DT Swiss 370, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h, [rear] DT Swis 370, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.4in

Tires

[front] Maxxis Aspen , EXO, [rear] Maxxis Aspen WT, EXO

Tire Size

[front] 29in x 2.4in WT, [rear] 29in x 2.4in

Pedals

not included

Extras

Downtube protector, chainstay protector, SRAM UDH compatible, 2 water bottle mounts

Claimed Weight

25.8lbs

Activity

cross-country

Manufacturer Warranty

lifetime