2023 Santa Cruz Blur

World Cup-winning race bikes.

The Santa Cruz Blur is a World Cup-winning XC race bike. It's also the brand's lightest full-suspension carbon XC bike, achieved by the Superlight suspension. Unlike the VPP, it has no lower link or extra pivot in the back. Less weight and less maintenance!

There are actually two versions of the Blur. The Blur XC is for cross-country adventures, with a 100mm front and rear travel. The TR is more focused on down-country and marathon races, and boasts a 120mm fork and 115 rear travel. As Santa Cruz says: not a trail bike, but an XC bike for certain courses.

The frame is 289g lighter than the last generation. It's available in C and CC carbon for unbeatable performance, efficiency, and versatility. For the final touch, a set of capable 29er wheels. Everything comes together for ultimate handling, speed, comfort and control. The Blur is what cycling dreams are made of!

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Available Colors

2023 Santa Cruz Blur 5 in Matte Silver

Specifications Specifications

Kit	R TR	S	S TR	GX AXS	GX AXS RSV	GX AXS TR	GX AXS TR RSV	X0 AXS RSV	X0 AXS TR RSV	XX SL AXS RSV	XX SL AXS YR RSV
Price	$4499	$5599	$5499	$6599	$7599	$6699	$7699	$8999	$8999	$11299	$11299
Material	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon C	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC	Carbon CC
Travel	115mm	100mm	115mm	100mm	100mm	115mm	115mm	100mm	115mm	100mm	115mm
Wheel Size	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"
Rear Shock	FOX Float Performance, 190x45	RockShox SidLuxe Select+, w/ Remote, 190x40	FOX Float Performance, 190x45	RockShox SidLuxe Select+, w/ Remote, 190x40	RockShox SidLuxe Select+, w/ Remote, 190x40	FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45	FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45	RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, w/ Remote, 190x40	FOX Float Factory, 190x45	RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, w/ Remote, 190x40	FOX Float Factory, 190x45
Fork	RockShox Sid RL, 120mm	RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/Remote	FOX 34SC Float Performance, 120mm	RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/Remote	RockShox Sid SL Select+, 100mm, w/Remote	FOX 34SC Float Performance Elite, 120mm	FOX 34SC Float Performance Elite, 120mm	RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, w/Remote	FOX 34SC Float Factory, 120mm	RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, w/Remote	FOX 34SC Float Factory, 120mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd	SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge	SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
Cassette	SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM X0 EagleT-Type, 10-52t	SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t	SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd	SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide	OneUp Chainguide
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB	SRAM DUB BSA MTB 68/73mm, 4.5mm spacer	SRAM DUB BSA MTB 68/73mm, 4.5mm spacer
Headset	FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	Cane Creek AER IS Tapered Headset	Cane Creek AER IS Tapered Headset
Rear Tire	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO
Front Tire	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Aspen 29"x2.4"WT, EXO	Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4"WT, EXO
Front Hub	SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h	DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h	DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h	Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h	DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h	Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h	Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h	Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h	DT Swiss 180 EXP, 15x110, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 24h	DT Swiss 180 EXP, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h
Front Rim	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"
Rear Hub	SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h	DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h	DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h	DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h	Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 24h	DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h	Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 24h	Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 24h	Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 24h	DT Swiss 180 EXP, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 36t, 24h	DT Swiss 180 EXP, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 36t, 24h
Rear Rim	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace AR Offset 27, 29"	RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"	Reserve 28\|XC 29"
Front Rotor	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, 160mm	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, 160mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 180mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm
Rear Rotor	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, 160mm	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, 160mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm	Avid Centerline, 180mm	Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 180mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 160mm	SRAM CLX, Centerlock, 180mm
Brakes	SRAM Level T	SRAM Level TL	SRAM Level TL	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 2-Piston	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 2-Piston	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston	SRAM Level Silver Stealth 2-Piston	SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston	SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 2-Piston	SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston
Crankset	SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t	SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 34t	SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 34t	SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t	SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t	SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t	SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset. 34t	SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t	SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t	SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t	SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 34t
Handlebars	RaceFace Ride	SRAM Atmos Flat Bar	SRAM Atmos Flat Bar	Santa Cruz Carbon	Santa Cruz Carbon	Santa Cruz Carbon	Santa Cruz Carbon	Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise	Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise	Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise	Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8x760, 7mm Rise
Stem	RaceFace Ride, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm	SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm	SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm	SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm	SRAM Atmos 7k, 60mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado, CroMo	WTB Silverado, CroMo	WTB Silverado, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo	WTB Silverado Medium, Ti	WTB Silverado Medium, Ti	WTB Silverado Medium, Ti	WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, XL 100mm, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, XL 100mm, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, XL 100mm, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Performance Dropper, 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Factory Dropper, XL 100mm 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Factory Dropper, 31.6 -or- OneUp V2 Dropper Post	FOX Transfer SL Factory Dropper, XL 100mm 31.6	FOX Transfer SL Factory Dropper, 31.6 -or- OneUp V2 Dropper Post
Grips	ESI Chunky Grips	-	ESI Chunky Grips	SRAM Grips	SRAM Grips	ESI Chunky Grips	ESI Chunky Grips	SRAM Grips	ESI Chunky Grips	SRAM Grips	ESI Chunky Grips
Battery Charger	-	-	-	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery	SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery

Highlighted Features of the 2023 Santa Cruz Blur

Superlight Suspension

The Blur is the one and only Santa Cruz bike with a Superlight suspension. It offers exception traction and efficiency when you need it most. Plus, it makes the frame 289g lighter

Matching Geometry

Chainstay length is matched to frame size. Providing the same geometry and bike fit for all height ranges.

XC and TR

This bike comes in XC TR models. Both for cross-country riding. But different travel for different courses.

Reserve Wheels

All kits are complete with Reserve 28 XC wheels. A shallower and wider rim bed for high-volume XC tires. Loved by many on the race scene.

Water Bottle Mounts

You can fit two water bottles in the front triangle. So you can stay hydrated all the way out and back.

Lifetime Warranty

The frame, bearings, and wheels are covered by a lifetime warranty. You even get continued rider support.

Geometry Details by Size Geometry Details by Size

Size	S	M	L	XL
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

Size	S	M	L	XL
Reach	412.3	437.8	457.5	482.5
Stack	587.4	597	606.5	620.7
Head Tube Angle	67.1º	67.1º	67.1º	67.1º
Seat Tube Length	405	430	470	520
Front Center	695	723.7	747.4	778
BB Height	339.9	339.7	339.6	339.4
BB Drop	32.6	32.8	32.9	33.1
Wheelbase	1125.8	1157	1183.2	1216.3
Rear Center	430.8	433.3	435.8	438.3
Head Tube Length	90	100	110	125
Top Tube Length	568.4	597.3	621.4	651.7
Seat Tube Angle	75.1º	75º	74.9º	74.8º
Standover Height	743.5	746.4	745.4	750.1