It’s worth noting that the spare AXS batteries weigh just 24g and charge in just 60 minutes. The wide range 1x drivetrain is a welcome addition, however, only time will tell how the AXS system works out for bikepackers. Note that all 650B builds come with the new SRAM AXS electronic shifter/derailleur, as well as a 10-50T Eagle cassette.
Here’s the 2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata Force AXS 650B build, as photographed (size 56cm). I had the pleasure of seeing one during our ride in Big Basin and I’ll agree that the color is pretty dang close. The folks at Santa Cruz claim that this color was inspired by the banana slug, a bizarre looking creature commonly seen among the redwoods around Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Frame Only: $2,299Īlthough I rode an Olive Green, 700c Ultegra model during our group ride, I had the chance to grab a few photos of the 650B “Mustard Yellow” AXS model.Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Red AXS Reserve 700C: $9,899.
Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Force AXS Reserve 650B: $7,099.Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Force AXS 650B: $5,899.Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Ultegra 700C: $4,599.Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Rival 700C: $3,599.Unfortunately, the two lower-end models are both 700c, so if you’re looking for a meaty 2.0″ 650B build, you’ll have to shell out a little more dough and buy one of the two Force AXS kits, starting at $5,899, or start from scratch with a frame for $2,299. The 2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata comes in sizes 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60, in five different builds with either 650B or 700c wheels and tires. They also implemented different fork offsets-50mm for the 52-54cm sizes, and 45mm for the 56-61cm sizes-to help eliminate toe overlap. Unfortunately, this iteration didn’t see cage mounts added to the fork blades.Ī few other frame features to note include a 27.2mm seat tube, complete with internal dropper cable routing, and, Santa Cruz reworked the 52/54cm frames so the Stigmata suits riders from 5’3” and up. And, the frame got fender mounts as well-two eylets near the dropout, and an accessory clamp-on mount that attaches to the seat stays. The underside of the downtube got a pair of bottle bosses, making a total of three sets of cage mounts. Otherwise, Santa Cruz kept the Stigmata fairly consistent with its predecessor, save an 11mm taller stack height (609mm on the 58cm model). The size 58cm that I rode now has a 72° headtube angle (0.5° slacker), and a 73.5° seat tube angle (formerly 72°). As for other frame changes, the angles got slightly tweaked by about a half a degree.
This allows the 2020 Stigmata’s rear end to accommodate up to 700c x 45mm or 27.5 x 2.1” tires, all while keeping the 425mm chain stay length. The big frame change is visible in its ever-so-slightly dropped chainstay. Bottom Bracket: 68mm threaded, 70mm drop.For 2020, Santa Cruz once again revived the platform with several slight geometry changes, a new carbon layup, and a few features that might just convert a lot of people: added bottle cage mounts, more tire clearance, and a threaded 68mm bottom bracket. Back in 2015, the aluminum model saw a major overhaul with a high-grade carbon frame, thru-axles, and a few other tweaks, pushing it beyond its pure CX roots to more of a multi-use bike fit for gravel as well. This isn’t the first time Santa Cruz Bicycles has resurrected the Stigmata.
SANTA CRUZ BIKES JULIANA PLUS
Find all the details about both bikes below, including where they got their colors and names, plus photos from the ride…
Ever heard of a banana slug? How about Quincy, California? I hadn’t until a few weeks ago, but I quickly learned about both on the first day of the Santa Cruz/Juliana media camp, an event that included a preview of the completely redesigned, bright yellow Santa Cruz Stigmata CC, and the brand new Juliana Quincy, followed by 50-mile group ride, Juliana Bike night, and good times with some solid folks.
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