Blur
- Overview
- Bike Builder
- Geometry and Sizing
- Technical Support
- Warranty
A Fair Advantage
Each weekend, at race venues the world over, there is one rider who gets hoisted upon the shoulders of the crowd and carried to the podium. Or at least leaves with a water bottle as their prize. And between each of those races, innumerable wannabes are putting in the hours on the rollers and in the gym all because they want to feel what it’s like to take the win. They know that to beat the pack every advantage needs to be acquired. That’s where the Blur fits in.
We tapped into everything we’ve learned from years of making the highest quality carbon full-suspension bikes so that we could put as little (weight) as possible into the Blur frame. The trim frame and super-efficient Superlight™ suspension will be the key to translating your input into competition beating performances.
But the Blur isn't just for the short track. Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle should keep chuggers happy. And the high quality fit, finish and carbon construction promises multi-day racers a worry free existence—meaning there's no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite. The carbon frame, while being light, is made to go the distance and as always the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty and Rider Support team has got your back.
The Blur isn’t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike we’ve ever made (Approx 23lb as complete. Blur frame is 289g lighter than the previous model) it might be the difference between claiming first place...or just crossing the line.
- Be sure to read up on our new Superlightâ„¢ Suspension
- Looking at XC capability, but interested in a Juliana? Check out the Wilder.
- Racing XC seems too keen but still want speed? Check out the Tallboy
Key Features:
| Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 29" |
| Front Travel: | 100mm or 120mm |
| Rear Travel: | 100mm or 115mm |
R TR 5.999 €  27.88 lbs / 12.65 kg | S 6.799 €  26.18 lbs / 11.88 kg | S TR 6.799 €  26.45 lbs / 12 kg | XT 7.599 €  25.69 lbs / 11.65 kg | XT RSV 8.799 €  25.31 lbs / 11.48 kg | XT TR 7.599 €  26.54 lbs / 12 kg | XT TR RSV 8.799 €  25.99 lbs / 11.79 kg | X01 8.699 €  23.49 lbs / 10.65 kg | X01 TR 8.699 €  24.39 lbs / 11.06 kg | X01 AXS RSV 10.499 €  22.91 lbs / 10.39 kg | X01 AXS TR RSV 10.499 €  23.9 lbs / 10.843 kg | XX1 AXS RSV 12.999 €  22.56 lbs / 10.23 kg | XX1 AXS TR RSV 12.999 €  23.56 lbs / 10.69 kg |
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Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
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| Reach | 425 | 450 | 470 | 495 |
| Stack | 578.3 | 587.6 | 596.9 | 610.8 |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 | 430 | 470 | 520 |
| Front Center | 685.8 | 714.5 | 738.2 | 768.7 |
| BB Height | 330.5 | 330.5 | 330.5 | 330.5 |
| BB Drop | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Wheelbase | 1115.8 | 1147 | 1173.2 | 1206.2 |
| Rear Center | 430 | 432.5 | 435 | 437.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Top Tube Length | 563.9 | 592.8 | 616.9 | 647.2 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5º | 76.3º | 75.8º | 75.7º |
| Standover Height | 736.6 | 740.1 | 739.2 | 745.1 |
Units
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Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Units
cm
S
M
L
XL
Design Details
Design Details
1 / 8
XC or TR
The TR builds feature more travel (115mm rear, 120mm front) slightly beefier tires (Maxxis Rekon), a full height adjust dropper post, no lockout remote, and larger brake rotors. It's not a trail bike, it's a XC bike for certain courses.
Light Carbon Frame
The full-suspension Blur is lighter than most pre-race dinners you'll eat - 289g saving over previous generation.
Reserve 28 XC wheels
This is the lightest Reserve MTB rim (385g or 1367g complete). The rim bed is shallower and wider, meant for the newer generation of higher volume XC tires which are popular with elite racers.
Geo to match
The Blur's chainstay length is matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit.
Two water bottles
Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle mean there's enough juice (or whatever electrolytes you choose) to keep the engine running.
No proprietary gubbins
There's no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite.
Made to last many lifetimes
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge.
Chainguide
The only thing you'll be dropping is your competitors
Maintenance Information
Reserve Wheels
How to find your serial number
Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.
File a claim for a Santa Cruz product
If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.
Blur Tech Support
| Suspension System | Superlightâ„¢ |
| Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Eye to Eye length | 190mm |
| Stroke | 40mm (XC) | 45mm (TR) |
| Fork Compatibility | 100-120mm |
| BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Max Tire Size | 2.4" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 2 inside main triangle | 1 under downtube |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 20x8 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 20x8 |
| Brake Mount | 160 PM |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.
We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.
