Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC Deore

The Santa Cruz Blur is made for trails whether you're racing for podiums or hammering into the sunrise. This is a machine built for riders who refuse to choose between speed and capability, delivering a platform engineered for the top step while remaining an immensely capable short-travel trail bike for every day between the races. The Blur bridges the gap between a true race bike and a versatile trail companion, injecting pure speed into every ride, Monday through Sunday.

Santa Cruz pushed the boundaries of traditional cross-country bike design by bumping up travel, updating geometry, and spending considerable time tweaking suspension kinematics. The Blur delivers 120mm of travel front and rear up from the previous generation's 110mm with zero weight penalty. This increased travel comes paired with a more progressive leverage curve that reduces pedal bob while adding mid-stroke support, so climbing efficiency and descending confidence both improve simultaneously.

The geometry has been refined for modern trail demands. A 66-degree head angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and extended reach (475mm on a large) create a longer, more stable ride feel. Geometry scales proportionally across every frame size for consistent handling from Small to Extra Large, ensuring every rider experiences the same responsive, composed character.

Built on Santa Cruz's premium CC carbon layup with a lifetime warranty and no rider weight limit, the Blur features full-length internal cable routing that keeps the front end clean and protected. Updated frame storage, top tube accessory mounts, dual bottle mounts, and an integrated chain guide with downtube protector add practical versatility for riders who want to carry gear or simply protect the frame from impacts.

Fox Rhythm suspension with a 190x45 rear shock paired to a RockShox Sid Base fork with 3-position lever and 120mm of travel delivers proven performance across varied terrain. Shimano Deore M7200 mechanical 12-speed drivetrain provides reliable shifting, while SRAM DB8 brakes offer confident stopping power. RaceFace AR Offset 27 29 rims with Shimano TC500 hubs complete this capable platform.

Key Features

• Frame - Santa Cruz Carbon CC 29"
• Suspension - RockShox Sid Base Fork with Fox Rhythm 190x45 shock
• Drivetrain - Shimano Deore M7200 mechanical 12-speed
• Wheelset - RaceFace AR Offset 27s