Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC GX AXS Race RSV
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Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC GX AXS Race RSV
Product Details
The Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC GX AXS Race RSV is a race-bred cross country machine built for riders who demand the speed of a pure XC platform without sacrificing capability beyond traditional race course boundaries. From explosive sprints to fast lines through technical terrain, this refined XC weapon combines increased travel, advanced suspension performance, and race-winning geometry to deliver a lightweight platform that rewards speed, efficiency, and confidence across every ride.
The foundation is Santa Cruz's premium CC carbon frame, engineered to provide exceptional stiffness and low weight without compromise. The updated chassis features 120mm of rear travel paired with a 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, increasing capability over the previous generation while maintaining the responsive, agile feel demanded by high-performance XC racing. The refined suspension kinematics feature a more progressive leverage curve that reduces pedal bob, improves climbing efficiency, and provides additional mid-stroke support when charging through technical sections where momentum matters.
Modern XC geometry gives the Blur a composed, confident ride feel without sacrificing the quick handling essential for tight courses and explosive accelerations. A 66-degree head angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and extended reach create improved stability at speed while maintaining the snappy steering response that defines winning XC bikes. Santa Cruz's proportional geometry ensures consistent handling characteristics across all frame sizes, allowing every rider to experience the same balanced performance.
The build pairs RockShox SidLuxe Select+ rear shock with SRAM GX AXS wireless drivetrain, delivering fast, precise gear changes and efficient power transfer. Reserve 28|XC carbon wheels deliver lightweight acceleration and race-ready responsiveness.
Thoughtful details round out the package: full-length internal cable routing, integrated chain guide and downtube protection, dual bottle mounts, top tube accessory mounts, and Santa Cruz's Glovebox integrated storage system for essential trail tools.
Key Features
- Frame - Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC Carbon, 29 inch, 120mm rear travel, proportional geometry
- Suspension - RockShox SID Select+ fork 120mm, RockShox SidLuxe Select+ shock
- Drivetrain - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless
- Wheelset - Reserve 28|XC Carbon
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon CC |
| Frame | Carbon CC 29" 120mm Travel Superlight |
| Travel | 120mm |
| Weight | 26.59lbs / 12.06kg |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Fork | RockShox Sid Select+, 3-Position, 120mm, w/Remote |
| Shock | RockShox SidLuxe Select+, 3-Position w/ Remote, 190x45 |
| Remote | SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate, 3-Position |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Cassette | SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Chainguide | OneUp Chainguide |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, 34t S: 165mm; M-XL: 170mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
| Brakes | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Front Rotor | SRAM HS2, Centerlock, 180mm |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2, Centerlock, 180mm |
| Grips / Bar Tape | SRAM Grips |
| Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8, 7mm Rise All Sizes: 760mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 120mm; M: 120mm or 150mm; LG-XL: 150mm or 180mm |
| Stem | SRAM Atmos 7k All Sizes: 60mm |
| Front Rim | Reserve 28|XC Carbon |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, 15x110, Centerlock, 24h |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxSpeed, EXO |
| Rear Rim | Reserve 28|XC Carbon |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, Centerlock, 36t, 24h |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxSpeed, EXO |
| Valves | Reserve Fillmore Valves |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Fork Axle to Crown | 530mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Fork Compatibility | 120-130mm |
| Suspension System | Superlight |
| Rear Travel | 120mm |
| Recommended Sag | 13mm |
| Shock Length | 190mm |
| Shock Stroke | 45mm |
| Shock Bushing Size Front | 8x20 |
| Shock Bushing Size Rear | 8x20 |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | Threaded 73mm |
| Max Chainring Size | 38t |
| Derailleur Hanger | UDH |
| Front Spacing | 110mm |
| Rear Spacing | 148mm |
| Max Rotor Size | 180mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.4" May vary according to tire and rim model |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 2 |
| Downtube Storage | Glovebox 2 |
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 450 | 475 | 500 |
| Stack | 588 | 588 | 597 | 611 |
| Head Tube Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 90 | 100 | 115 |
| Rear Center | 433 | 435 | 437 | 439 |
| Front Center | 718 | 743 | 772 | 803 |
| BB Height | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 |
| BB Drop | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1178 | 1209 | 1242 |
| Top Tube Length | 575 | 596 | 622 | 650 |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 | 405 | 440 | 490 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.7° | 76° | 76.1° | 76.2° |
| Seat Tube Angle at Saddle Height | 75.0 at 680 | 75.1 at 730 | 75.1 at 780 | 75.1 at 830 |
| Standover Height | 735 | 743 | 745 | 744 |