Santa Cruz Blur XX AXS Race FA RSV
Model: Blur XX AXS Race FA RSV
Model year: 2026
Category: Fully
Frame material: Carbon
Weight: 11.6 kg
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 65% | 2,1 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 15% | 2,5 |
| Uphill suspension efficiency | 15% | 3,0 |
| Playfulness | 8% | 2,3 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 12% | 1,3 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 15% | 1,3 |
| Lab | 10% | 2,4 |
| Weight without pedals | 6% | 2,3 |
| Wheel inertia | 4% | 2,5 |
| Equipment | 25% | 1,1 |
| Seatpost drop | 5% | 1,0 |
| Usability / Added value | 5% | 2,3 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 5% | 0,5 |
| Equipment quality | 5% | 0,9 |
| Bottle cage volume | 5% | 1,0 |
| Final grade | 1,9 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Propulsion: Total weight and wheel inertia.
Geometry - measurements overview
H
I
A
N
M
B
O
D
P
G
F
E
L
XL
| A - Top tube length | 660 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 490 mm |
| D - Standover height | 798 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 438 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 335 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1243 mm |
| H - Stem length | 60 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 115 mm |
| L - BB offset | -40 mm |
| M - Stack | 612 mm |
| N - Reach | 497 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 75.3 ° |
| P - Head angle | 66.2 ° |
| Handlebar width | 760 mm |
Sitting position
stretched
balanced
compact
0
33
66
100
Frame stiffness front
very soft
5.5 N/mm
very hard
0
5
10
15
Frame stiffness rear
very soft
19.77 N/mm
very hard
0
10
20
30
Serviceability
weak
13.5
good
0
5
10
15
| Wheel inertia | 3.250,2 kg/cm² |
| Wheel weight | 4.059 kg |
Wheel inertia: BIKE measurement. The lower the value, the better the acceleration.
Frame stiffness: BIKE measurement. Lateral stiffness in N/mm measured separately for front and rear triangle. Front includes fork.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brake disc | 180 |
| Rear brake disc | 180 |
| Drivetrain | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS drivetrain |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Drivetrain type | Derailleur |
| Number of gears | 12 |
| Fork | Rock Shox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox SIDLuxe Ultimate Fligt Attendant |
| Fork travel (mm) | 120 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 120 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Transmission Power Meter |
| Sprocket | SRAM SL 1299 |
| Drive type | Chain |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar |
| Grips | Esi Grips |
| Stem | Cane Creek GXC |
| Saddle | WTB Siverado |
| Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb AXS |
| Rims | Reserve 28IXC SL Carbon |
| Front tire | Maxxis Rekon Race MaxxSpeed Exo Protection TR 29 x 2,40 WT |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Rekon Race MaxxSpeed Exo Protection TR 29 x 2,40 WT |