Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.

Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ Rear Shock – Worthy of the latest "super bikes" and ready for all the rampant rock gardens, greasy half exposed roots, soft banked corners, and loamy goodness. The mountains are calling, and Super Deluxe Coil is there to answer.

Shock Adjustments – Spring Preload / 2-Position Lever from Open/Threshold Compression Modes

Proportional Chainstay Lengths – With rear ends that match the size range, this bike's geo and ride quality is the same for all riders.

Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness

Double Sealed Pivots for Long Bearing Life

Threaded Bottom Bracket

ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility

Integrated Headset

Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment

Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing

Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection

Fox 38 Float Performance Elite – With a stiffness-to-weight ratio never before seen in a single crown fork, this is the new fork of choice for big terrain. The Performance Elite trim has all the latest technology, from bleeder valves and new leg channels on the lowers, to an elliptical steerer and a floating axle. The highly tuneable GRIP2 damper and internals are also second to none.

Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, High-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (8-Clicks), Low-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (16-Clicks)

Shimano XT – Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, whatever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high-performance workhorse you can count on.

Shimano XT – With four pistons controlled by Shimano's famous light action, these brakes deliver consistent performance and reliable stopping power in all conditions. With finned Ice Tech pads, there's no fade even on long descents.

Shimano Ice Tech Rotors – This compact and lightweight rotor features rapid heat dissipation, reducing fade.

Maxxis Assegai Front Tire – With tall knobs that punch through dust and loam to find traction, this tire offers support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.

Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat.

Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims Laced to DT Swiss 350 Hubs – Durable and light, with an unmistakeable trail feel. The ARC Offset 30 paired with DT Swiss 350s is the perfect platform for strong riders pushing their limits.

RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.

Santa Cruz Carbon Handlebar – Designed and made exclusively by Santa Cruz, using everything they've learned from creating World Championship winning carbon bicycles. Each bar has a dialed amount of stiffness, keeping vibration in check and minimizing arm fatigue. Discrete markers take the pain out of set-up alignments and stealth branding keeps things class.

Burgtec Stem

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