2022 Santa Cruz

STIGMATA Rival / Carbon CC / 700c

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,599
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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35 mph

STIGMATA Rival / Carbon CC / 700c

36 mph

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BIKEPACKING.com
Santa Cruz Stigmata Review: Seven Thoughts on V4

Nov 2023 · Neil Beltchenko

The Santa Cruz Stigmata v4 was updated with a new geometry and intriguing features that extend its capabilities. Here's our full review...

Highs
  • Fast, light, and efficient + Playful Gravel Geometry = new ride opportunities

  • Race-worthy geometry and build

  • Glove Box is such a great use of space

  • Lightweight frame and build keeps bikepacking rig weight low

  • Handles weight well and remains efficient

Lows
  • 50mm tire clearance is limiting

  • Expensive

  • Would love to see rack mounts

  • Rudy fork doesn’t lock out completely

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Bike Perfect
Santa Cruz Stigmata Force AXS RSV review – this gravel bike goes more MTB than ever

Oct 2023 · Guy Kesteven

Is Santa Cruz’s Stigmata Force 1X AXS RSV the new pedigree standard for progressive gravel performance or a drop bar mountain bike mongrel?

Highs
  • Super confident MTB style geometry

  • Extensive internal storage

  • Lifetime frame and rim warranty

  • Terrain smoothing suspension fork and seat post

  • UDH hanger and 50mm tire clearance

Lows
  • Heavy frame

  • Limited cargo attachment points

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BikeRadar
New Santa Cruz Stigmata is rowdier than ever and says no to internally routed cockpits

Aug 2023 · Paul Norman

Updated Stigmata is designed to tackle the whole spectrum of gravel riding

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Bikerumor
New Santa Cruz Stigmata Gains Progressive Geo, Glovebox & Suspension Compatibility

Aug 2023

Fresh off a win at Unbound, the new Santa Cruz Stigmata breaks cover with progressive geo, suspension, and room for sandwiches.

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Velo
Pro bike gallery: Keegan Swenson’s Santa Cruz Stigmata

Sep 2022 · William Tracy

Swenson has been looking a class above this season, whether on MTB or gravel.

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Santa Cruz Stigmata Carbon CC Rival

Jan 2022 · Jeremy Benson

The Santa Cruz Stigmata earned high marks across all of our rating metrics and was our best gravel bike model. This lightweight carbon bike was recently...

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Cyclist
Santa Cruz Stigmata CC review

Feb 2021 · Stu Bowers

It may be at the racy end of the gravel spectrum but it has a playful side too

Highs
  • Light

  • Nimble

  • Sharp and reactive handling

  • Excellent wheels

Lows
  • Expensive

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Cycling Tips
Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel bike review: A solid choice for everyday groading - CyclingTips

Mar 2020 · James Huang

Santa Cruz apparently had a crystal ball when it introduced the original Stigmata in 2007. Although billed as a cyclocross bike at the time, its more generous tire clearance and longer-and-lower geometry basically made it a gravel bike — just more than 10 years or so before we were actually using that label. The third-generation […]

Highs
  • Lightweight, refined ride and handling, looks fantastic.

Lows
  • Not great value, not terribly exciting.

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Specs
Build
Frame

STIGMATA Rival / Carbon CC / 700c

ColorsGloss Brut and Grey; Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB

Headset

Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Stem

Easton EA50 Stem

Handlebar

Easton EA50 AX

Saddle

WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Seatpost

Easton EA50, 27.2, 12mm offset, 350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Velo Bar Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Rival 1 Long Cage, 11sp

Crank

SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40t

Shifters

SRAM Rival 1

Cassette

SRAM PG1150, 11spd, 10-42t

Chain

SRAM PC1170

Brakes

SRAM Rival 1 Flat Mount

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB EZR i23p 700c

Spokes

Sapim Race

Front Hub

DT Swiss 370 100X12

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370,142x12, XD, 28h

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c, Rear: Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c

Disc Rotors

Avid Centerline 160mm

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