Santa Cruz Stigmata CC 700c Force 1x Gravel Bike 2021

Santa Cruz Stigmata CC 700c Force 1x Gravel Bike 2021

If you want the ability to ride any terrain in comfort and speed, there may be no better option than the Santa Cruz Stigmata CC 700c Force 1x Gravel Bike.  First introduced in 2015 the Stigmata has stayed on-trend as the gravel market has evolved and has the key features you need to take on the trails in style and comfort.

The frame uses the same carbon layup as the Santa Cruz highball XC bike to ensure stiffness when you put the power down but enough compliance in key flex areas to guarantee you a have a smooth ride on bumpy terrain.  Santa Cruz has listened to its users and also redesigned the geometry of the 52cm and 54cm sizes to make them more accessible for smaller riders meaning riders from 5'3" and up are accommodated on the Stigmata.  The frameset is also adaptable to any sort of tyre set up and can accommodate up to a 45mm tyre in a 700c set up, and if you swap over to 650b the smaller wheel diameter allows for 2.1" tyres.

The high-grade frame is complemented by the groupset specification that features a mixture of SRAM Force AXS and SRAM Eagle AXS parts. This hybrid of the two groupsets allows for road shifters and brakes to be paired with a super wide range mountain bike rear derailleur and a 10-50 tooth cassette.  With such a wide range any gradient or terrain can be tackled making the Stigmata a truly versatile off road bike.

Highlights

• Years of MTB experience is paired with a drop bar set up, making make a unique and versatile modern gravel bike
• Frameset clearance for 45mm with a 700c wheel or a 2.1” 650b tire with 650b wheels
• MTB range gearing with a SRAM Eagle 10-50 tooth Cassette
• Improved off-road handling thanks to higher carbon stiffness, increased compliance where you need it and tweaked geometry
• Threaded bottom bracket for easy maintenance