Santa Cruz Blur Carbon CC XO1-XX1-Reserve

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. The ultra-efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got rocket-like acceleration on demand. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to Santa Cruz's World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front end it delivers lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre.

The Blur Carbon CC X01-XX1 AXS wireless build finds the sweet spot in high-end performance. SRAM's X01-XX1 AXS Eagle wireless drivetrain and SRAM G2 Ultimate brakes offer intuitive shifting and braking response so you can focus on the trail ahead, while the lightened Fox 34 Step Cast Kashima fork with Wolf Tooth Bar Remote lever and Float Factory Float shock ensure no amount of energy is wasted as you hammer toward your goals. SRAM Eagle Gold chain and 105-50 Cassette. Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon 30mm rim with DT 350 hubs wrapped in Schwalbe Racing Ray 2.25 TL Easy Evo tires for serious speed on XC tracks. Enve M9 Carbon 30mm rise bar and Zipp Service Cours alloy 60mm stem put the finishing touch on responsive control.

Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to take those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon.