Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz mountain bikes
Probably the most recognisable frame silhouette in mountain biking, on VPP suspension that has been refined for two decades. Expensive and superbly finished, but the reason people stay is the lifetime frame and bearing warranty. The Hightower and Bronson are the volume bikes.
- Models tracked 13
- Builds tracked 48
- Price range $2,099 to $12,549
- Categories Trail, All-mountain, Enduro, Park / DH, Cross-country
- How they sell Through bike shops
- E-MTBs Yes
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Every Santa Cruz model we rank
Santa Cruz Chameleon
Do-anything hardtail with premium frame quality.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | $2,099 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano MT420 4-piston |
| R | $2,599 | SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM DB8 |
| S | $2,999 | SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM DB8 |
Santa Cruz Tallboy
Short-travel troublemaker that rides above its numbers.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deore | $4,999 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
| 90 | $5,899 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM DB8 |
| GX AXS | $6,999 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| X0 AXS RSV | $9,299 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
Santa Cruz Hightower
The quiver-killer of the Santa Cruz range.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deore | $4,799 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
| 90 | $6,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| GX AXS | $7,249 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| X0 AXS | $8,299 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
Santa Cruz 5010
The corner-slashing party bike of the lineup.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | $4,799 | SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM DB8 |
| S | $5,799 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| GX AXS | $7,149 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| X0 AXS | $8,299 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
Santa Cruz Bronson
Mixed wheels, big grins, handles everything rowdy.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deore | $4,799 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
| 90 | $6,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| GX AXS | $7,249 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| X0 AXS | $8,299 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
Santa Cruz Megatower
Full-size enduro race rig for serious terrain.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | $6,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
| GX AXS | $7,249 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
| X0 AXS | $8,699 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Ultimate |
| X0 AXS RSV | $9,749 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Ultimate |
Santa Cruz V10
The most decorated downhill bike in World Cup history.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $7,049 | SRAM GX DH 7-speed | SRAM Code RSC |
| X01 DH | $8,899 | SRAM X01 DH 7-speed | SRAM Code RSC |
Santa Cruz Vala
Santa Cruz’s Bosch-powered full-fat e-MTB.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Deore | $6,199 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | SRAM DB8 |
| AL 70 | $7,049 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM DB8 |
| 70 | $7,849 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| 90 | $9,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| GX AXS | $9,849 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
Santa Cruz Blur
Race-bred speed that still likes singletrack mischief.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deore | $4,899 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
| 90 | $5,799 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Level Silver |
| GX AXS | $6,999 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Level Silver |
Santa Cruz Highball
Carbon XC hardtail with race-day manners.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | $3,299 | SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 | SRAM Level TL |
| 90 | $4,149 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Level Silver |
| GX AXS | $5,049 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Level Silver |
Santa Cruz Nomad
Big-mountain bruiser reborn - lighter and angrier.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deore | $5,199 | Shimano Deore 1x12 | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic |
| 90 | $6,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| GX AXS | $7,299 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
| X0 AXS RSV Coil | $9,499 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Ultimate |
Santa Cruz Bullit
Bosch-powered freight train for the gnarliest lines.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | $7,849 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| 90 | $9,099 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| GX AXS | $10,149 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| X0 AXS RSV | $12,549 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Silver |
Santa Cruz Heckler SL
Light-assist Fazua e-MTB that rides like a real bike.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | $7,299 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| 90 | $8,699 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Code Bronze |
| GX AXS | $9,699 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Silver |
| X0 AXS RSV | $11,699 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Code Ultimate |
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