The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex XPLR 1x12 is a fearless gravel warrior built for riders chasing adventure off the beaten path. Its Carbon CC frame keeps things lightweight, while the SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain delivers crisp, reliable shifting and a gear range perfect for climbs, descents, and everything in between. With confident Maxxis Rambler 700x45c tires, strong Avid Centerline brakes, and race-inspired geometry this Stigmata is ready for your boldest routes and big days on gravel.

Standout Features

• CC Carbon Frame — light, strong, and adventure-focused
• SRAM Apex 1x12 XPLR Drivetrain — optimized 10-44t cassette for gravel versatility
• Maxxis Rambler 700x45c Tires — durable, grippy, tubeless-ready
• WTB EZR i23p Rims & DT Swiss 370 Hubs — reliable, tubeless-compatible wheels
• Avid Centerline 160mm Rotors — powerful, consistent braking control
• Progressive Gravel Geometry — dialed for speed and technical terrain

Frame

• Material: Carbon CC
• Weight: 20.38 lbs / 9.24 kg
• Wheel Size: 700C

Suspension

• Fork: Carbon

Drivetrain

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1251 XPLR, 10-44t
• Chain: Rival Apex, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR, 12spd
• Right Shifter: SRAM Apex

Brakes

• Front Rotor: Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm
• Rear Rotor: Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm

Cockpit

• Grips / Bar Tape: Velo Bar Tape
• Handlebars: Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
• Seatpost: Zipp Service Course, 27.2
• Stem: Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim: WTB EZR i23p 700c
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR
• Rear Rim: WTB EZR i23p 700c
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR

Specifications

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