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Jul 2024 · Dave Rome
An example of where I see more off-road-centric gravel bikes headed and I want one.
Dialled ride quality
Wonderful build construction
Progressive geometry that encourages silly terrain
Modern tyre clearance
Welcoming reach and stack figures
Not a single dumb feature that means easy ownership
Doesn’t feel fragile.
Off-road-centric geometry
Limited mounting points
Average weight
And a premium price tag make this the ideal bike for a more limited group. A mud-collecting shelf behind the bottom bracket. The 10-44T XPLR gearing feels too limited for a
Jul 2024 · Simon Kohler
How did the 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS RSV fare against the competition in our big 2024 enduro comparison test? Read on to find out!
Good all-round qualities
Strong suspension
Well thought-out frame details
Tires don’t do justice to the bike’s potential and intended use
Short-travel dropper post restricts freedom of movement
Jul 2024
The Santa Cruz V10.8 is truly the Ferrari of mountain bikes. While the silhouette looks very similar to its predecessor models, there are a bunch of perfectly executed changes to the new bike which grab your attention up close. We take a deep dive into what makes one of the most winningest bikes on the world cup circuit tick...
Jun 2024 · Joshua Hutchens
A svelte and incognito version of the trail-slaying Bronson, the Heckler SL is powered by a Fazua Ride 60 drive unit coupled with a 430Wh battery. 150mm of...
Jun 2024 · Guy Kesteven
Santa Cruz’s latest mid-weight, MX wheel e–MTB is an absolute riot on the trails but is the Fazua motor a potential weak link in terms of all-weather play time?
Properly riot-ready handling and suspension
Intuitive feeling, usefully powerful Fazua motor
Sweet spot component package
Lifetime frame and bearing warranty
First generation Fazua Ride 60 reliability
Fazua weatherproofing and switchgear
No auxiliary battery availability
Non-removable battery
Potentially fragile tire spec
May 2024 · Mick Kirkman
The Tallboy 5 is Santa Cruz’s 120mm rear/130mm front travel trail machine that aims to prove one bike really can do it all
Fast everywhere with brilliant pedaling manners
This thing really sprints if you give it some beans
Fantastic shape and meaningful geometry adjustment
Rock-solid chassis and balanced handling
Fox suspension is perfectly tuned
Reserve Carbon SL wheels are super-fast and still comfortable
SRAM Level brakes lack power
OneUp dropper remote is very sharp at the tip
Tempts you into pumping up the build kit for more DH capability with bigger tires and brakes, adding weight and ruining the bike’s all-round versatility
Q: Which Santa Cruz bikes are most popular?
The most popular Santa Cruz model families are the HIGHTOWER, TALLBOY, and STIGMATA.
Q: Does Santa Cruz make eBikes?
Yes, Santa Cruz manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.