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    MSRP
    $6,549$6,699
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    19.6 lbs
    7.7
    8.3
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Force eTapForce eTap
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz STIGMATA Force / 2X / Carbon CC / 700c is a carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2022 STIGMATA Force / 2X / Carbon CC / 700c
    2023 Checkpoint SL 7 eTap
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    (climbing)

    37 mph

    2022 STIGMATA Force / 2X / Carbon CC / 700c

    37 mph

    2023 Checkpoint SL 7 eTap

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    STIGMATA Force / 2X / Carbon CC / 700c

    ColorsGloss Brut and Grey; Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon

    500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle

    ColorsGloss Brut and Grey; Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated

    Stem

    Easton EA90

    Size: 49, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    Easton EA70 AX

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Easton EC70, Zero Offset

    Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    Grips

    Velo Bar Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Force eTap AXS Medium Cage, 12spd

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 36T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Force Wide eTap AXS, 12spd

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, wide, braze-on

    Crank

    SRAM Force Wide, 43/30t

    Size: 49, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 175mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12spd

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG1270, 10-36t

    SRAM XG-1270, 10-36, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM Force, 12spd

    SRAM Force, 12 speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Force

    Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29"

    Front: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12mm thru axle

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 24h

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 24h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c, Rear: Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM CLX R Center Lock 160mm

    SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm

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