Santa Cruz BLUR X01 / Carbon CC 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
7,849$
Weight | 10.65 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID SL Ultimate
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Groupset X01 Eagle, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
155cm - 166cm
SM
155cm - 166cm
MD
164cm - 176cm
MD
164cm - 176cm
LG
174cm - 186cm
LG
174cm - 186cm
XL
184cm - 196cm
XL
184cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BLUR X01 / Carbon CC
Suspension Fork
RockShox Sid SL Ultimate, 100mm, 29" w/Remote
Rear Shock
RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Crank
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 34t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Chain Guide
OneUp Chainguide
Wheels
Front Hub
Front: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h, Rear: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 28h
Rear Hub
Front: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h, Rear: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 28h
Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims
Spokes
Sapim D-Light
Tires
Front: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Aspen, 29"x2.4WT, EXO, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TLM
Cockpit
Stem
Syntace LiteForce
Handlebar
Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat Bar
Grips
SRAM Twistlock
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle
Seatpost
FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite, 100mm, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | SM | MD | MD | LG | LG | XL | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.23 mm | 1.28 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330.5 mm | 339.9 mm | 330.5 mm | 339.7 mm | 330.5 mm | 339.6 mm | 330.5 mm | 339.4 mm |
| Front Center | 685.8 mm | 695 mm | 714.5 mm | 723.7 mm | 738.2 mm | 747.4 mm | 768.7 mm | 778 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 100 mm | 108 mm | 100 mm | 109 mm | 100 mm | 109 mm | 100 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 583.3 mm | 592.4 mm | 592.6 mm | 602 mm | 601.9 mm | 611.5 mm | 615.8 mm | 625.7 mm |
| Reach | 430 mm | 417.3 mm | 455 mm | 442.8 mm | 475 mm | 462.5 mm | 500 mm | 487.5 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568.9 mm | 573.4 mm | 597.8 mm | 602.3 mm | 621.9 mm | 626.4 mm | 652.2 mm | 656.7 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 ° | 75.1 ° | 76.3 ° | 75 ° | 75.8 ° | 74.9 ° | 75.7 ° | 74.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.3 ° | 67.1 ° | 68.3 ° | 67.1 ° | 68.3 ° | 67.1 ° | 68.3 ° | 67.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 438 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120 mm | 1130 mm | 1152 mm | 1162 mm | 1178 mm | 1188 mm | 1211 mm | 1221 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm | 33 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 748 mm | 745 mm | 751 mm | 744 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 755 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 155 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 196 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
BLUR X01 / Carbon CC completes the Santacruz Blur model. Santa Cruz launched 80 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Blur bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / Carbon C / 29 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 4599$. On the other hand, Santa Cruz BLUR XX1 / AXS / TR / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2023, is the most expensive and costs 12399$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2023 and its price was 7849$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 312.02% higher.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
BLUR X01 / Carbon CC weighs 10.65 kg (23.48 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 16.43% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
BLUR X01 / Carbon CC components
Fork
The RockShox SID SL Ultimate is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate, with a travel distance of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the BLUR X01 / Carbon CC model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz BLUR X01 / Carbon CC is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Santa Cruz BLUR X01 / Carbon CC bike has 8 sizes, in the range of 155 cm – 196 cm (5.09 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz BLUR X01 / Carbon CC comes with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!