"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Falcn RS is already one of my favorite road framesets, and this build elevates it. SRAM Force E1 AXS 2x is precise, wireless, and impressively smooth across the cassette. The Zipp 303 S carbon wheels and Pirelli...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These shorts are an ideal blend of durability and comfort. The merino-wool blend keeps things breathable, while the recycled nylon adds toughness for rough trail days. I love the elastic waistband—it moves with...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the bike for riders who refuse to choose between comfort and performance. The Dogma X puts a genuinely race-capable build under you and then makes it possible to stay out all day. It's one of those rare...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “I like this jersey for big ride days where conditions and pace change a lot. The merino blend regulates temperature really well, and the slim fit stays clean on the bike without feeling restrictive. It’s technical...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Vala Lite gets out of its own way on the trail. The motor handles the climb, and the four-bar suspension handles the descent, but the bike itself feels light enough that I'm making decisions rather than managing...
Whether looking for a versatile commuter, a high-performance training machine, or just a way to escape the busy streets, we look to the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Rival AXS 2x Gravel Bike for it all. This carbon-built gravel grinder is up for anything, providing...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“On the F9 I can sit in the wind and still hold race pace—Solo Dynamics shaping and the new Onda fork keep it calm and quick. RED XPLR AXS 1×13 shifts clean under load, DT Swiss GRC 1400s feel fast without beating...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “The Stigmata Apex feels like the ultimate do-it-all gravel bike—light, stiff, and quick on the road, but with the gearing and clearance to turn rugged backroads and singletrack into an adventure playground.”We’ve...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’d pick this build for riders who want race-ready performance without the electronic price jump. The handling feels sharp like a pure race bike, but it’s forgiving enough for long training blocks and rough...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This is the kind of build I dream about—X0 AXS shifting, Factory FOX suspension, Reserve carbon wheels, and that dialed CC frame. The Bosch CX motor is buttery smooth on the climbs, and the FOX X2 shock makes...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I love how the Hopper makes running errands and family outings way more fun. It’s super easy to switch from bike trailer to wagon mode without needing any tools, which is a game changer when I’m on the go....
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The new Iso Flex insert keeps the seatpost from telegraphing every chip and rut back to my sit bones, so the carbon stays stiff where it needs to be and forgiving where it counts. The longer reach and slacker...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’d pick this build for riders who want race-ready performance without the electronic price jump. The handling feels sharp like a pure race bike, but it’s forgiving enough for long training blocks and rough...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Falcn RS is already one of my favorite road framesets, and this build elevates it. SRAM Force E1 AXS 2x is precise, wireless, and impressively smooth across the cassette. The Zipp 303 S carbon wheels and Pirelli...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the bike for riders who refuse to choose between comfort and performance. The Dogma X puts a genuinely race-capable build under you and then makes it possible to stay out all day. It's one of those rare...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This is the kind of build I dream about—X0 AXS shifting, Factory FOX suspension, Reserve carbon wheels, and that dialed CC frame. The Bosch CX motor is buttery smooth on the climbs, and the FOX X2 shock makes...
Santa Cruz's Stigmata CC Red/Force AXS 2x Gravel Bike helps us conquer our long list of goals, whether it be to win the next big gravel race or grind out some intense training. The CC Carbon construction is strong and lightweight, helping us ride at top...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Vala Lite gets out of its own way on the trail. The motor handles the climb, and the four-bar suspension handles the descent, but the bike itself feels light enough that I'm making decisions rather than managing...
Whether looking for a versatile commuter, a high-performance training machine, or just a way to escape the busy streets, we look to the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Rival AXS 2x Gravel Bike for it all. This carbon-built gravel grinder is up for anything, providing...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Bosch motor gets me to the top of trails I'd normally shuttle, and the Fox Podium inverted fork and 170mm of four-bar suspension make the descent worth every pedal stroke. This is the closest thing to a downhill...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “The Stigmata Apex feels like the ultimate do-it-all gravel bike—light, stiff, and quick on the road, but with the gearing and clearance to turn rugged backroads and singletrack into an adventure playground.”We’ve...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’d pick this build for riders who want race-ready performance without the electronic price jump. The handling feels sharp like a pure race bike, but it’s forgiving enough for long training blocks and rough...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “The Stigmata Apex feels like the ultimate do-it-all gravel bike—light, stiff, and quick on the road, but with the gearing and clearance to turn rugged backroads and singletrack into an adventure playground.”We’ve...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These shorts are an ideal blend of durability and comfort. The merino-wool blend keeps things breathable, while the recycled nylon adds toughness for rough trail days. I love the elastic waistband—it moves with...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve ridden the X7 on long training days and rough chipseal, and it strikes that sweet spot between smooth and snappy. The T900 carbon frame takes the edge off vibration without muting power transfer, and SRAM...