We tapped into everything we’ve learned from years of making the highest quality carbon full-suspension bikes and added the super-efficient Superlight™ suspension to make a World Cup-winning XC race bike. The Blur isn’t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike we’ve ever made, it might be the difference between claiming first place...or just crossing the line.
SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly
The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself.
The TR builds feature more travel (115mm rear, 120mm front) slightly beefier tires (Maxxis Rekon), a full height adjust dropper post, no lockout remote, and larger brake rotors. It's not a trail bike, it's a XC bike for certain courses.
Light Carbon Frame
The full-suspension Blur is lighter than most pre-race dinners you'll eat - 289g saving over previous generation.
Reserve 28 XC wheels
This is the lightest Reserve MTB rim (385g or 1367g complete). The rim bed is shallower and wider, meant for the newer generation of higher volume XC tires which are popular with elite racers.
Geo to match
The Blur's chainstay length is matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit.
Two water bottles
Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle mean there's enough juice (or whatever electrolytes you choose) to keep the engine running.
Made to last many lifetimes
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge.
Chainguide - The only thing you'll be dropping is your competitors
Blur TR XX SL AXS Specification
- Material - Carbon CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.
- Travel - 115mm
- Wheel Size - 29
- Rear Shock - FOX Float Factory, 190x45
- Fork - FOX 34SC Float Factory, 120mm
- Rear Derailleur - SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
- Cassette - SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain - SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Chainguide - OneUp Chainguide
- Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA MTB 68/73mm, 4.5mm spacer
- Headset - Cane Creek AER IS Tapered Headset
- Rear Tire - Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO
- Front Tire - Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO
- Front Hub - DT Swiss 180 EXP, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h
- Front Rim - Reserve 28|XC 29"
- Rear Hub - DT Swiss 180 EXP, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 36t, 24h
- Rear Rim - Reserve 28|XC 29"
- Front Rotor - SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm
- Rear Rotor - SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm
- Brakes - SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston
- Crankset - SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t
- Handlebars - Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise
- Stem - SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm
- Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
- Seatpost - FOX Transfer SL Factory Dropper, 31.6 -or- OneUp V2 Dropper Post
- Grips - ESI Chunky Grips
- Battery Charger - SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery