Santa Cruz Bicycles

Blur Trail C GX Eagle Transmission Reserve Mountain Bike

When we need a lightning-fast cross-country bike but with more capability, our first choice is the Santa Cruz Blur trail. Cross-country race bike at heart, but upgraded with 15 millimeters more travel in the rear and 20 on the fork, the Blur Trail blurs the lines between a cross-country bike and a trail bike. With a chassis more capable than the XC Blur and nearly as light, the Blur Trail is a prime choice for XC riders looking for a more capable ride. Santa Cruz's new Superlight suspension platform was specifically designed for the Blur, making it more energy-efficient and reducing overall weight from their previous VPP suspension platform. With a more linear leverage curve and lower anti-squat values, Superlight gives us a suspension platform that climbs and descends more efficiently and reduces the number of moving parts for a lighter-weight, more reliable suspension platform. With a 67.1-degree head tube angle, we are in a much better position to point the wheels downhill and over chunky terrain than any other XC bike. Size-specific chainstays and seat tube angles position every sized rider in the perfect position for an efficient pedaling position and a perfectly balanced and poppy ride. Integrated downtube and chainstay protectors keep our bike safe from chain slaps and rock strikes, and internal cable routing makes for a silent and clean ride.

The GX Eagle Transmission Reserve build of the Santa Cruz Blur Trail is equipped with quality components that offer incredible value. SRAM's GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain provides reliable and precise electronic shifting, a huge gear range, and a nearly indestructible build. A Fox Performance Elite 34 Step-Cast fork with 120mm of travel helps to save weight, maintains traction with the dirt, and is loaded with adjustments to ensure the fork meets our riding style. Reserve 28XC rims and Industry Nine 1/1 hubs pair together to make a race-worthy wheelset that is reliable, lightweight, and strong. A Fox Transfer Performance SL dropper post provides effortless changes in saddle height at an ultralight weight, and Maxxis Rekon Race tires keep the rolling resistance down so we can power on through the miles as fast as possible. Finally, the new SRAM Level Bronze Stealth brakes supply tons of stopping power for confidence as we fly down the trail.

*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.