Santa Cruz Model Guides

Philosophy

Santa Cruz's design philosophy is centered around creating the highest performing mountain bikes on the planet. They prioritize durability, stability, and speed, and their bikes are known for being able to handle even the most challenging trails.

One key aspect of their design philosophy is their focus on suspension. They believe that a good suspension system is key to creating a bike that can handle any terrain, and they have developed some of the most advanced suspension systems in the industry.

The Technology Behind Santa Cruz's Bikes

Santa Cruz's R&D department has developed more than a few tricks to improve their bikes over time. Here are just a few of the trademarked or special technologies and components that the company uses in their bikes:

VPP Suspension: Santa Cruz's proprietary suspension system uses two short links that rotate in opposite directions. This system provides excellent pedaling efficiency and small bump sensitivity.

Carbon C and Carbon CC: Santa Cruz's two different carbon fiber layups. Carbon CC is the higher-end version, which is lighter and stiffer than Carbon C.

Reserve Carbon Wheels: Santa Cruz designed their own carbon fiber wheels with the goal of making incredibly strong and durable wheels that would take the most impact without getting bent or damaged.

Flip-Chip: A small but impactful chip that can be flipped to change the geometry of the bike. This allows riders to adjust the bike to their specific riding style and terrain.

Glovebox: The Glovebox is a slick, in-frame storage compartment with a built in organizer for carrying a multitool, a spare tube, some cash and a mini pump on the trail.