Engineered for gravel racers, bikepackers, and adventurers alike, the Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival XPLR AXS is a lightweight, precision-built drop-bar machine ready for everything from rough singletrack to wide-open gravel roads. Its Carbon CC frame pairs perfectly with SRAM’s wireless Rival XPLR AXS drivetrain for flawless shifting, and a smart component spec that balances race-day speed with trail-ready toughness. When your adventure demands versatility and reliability, this Stigmata is always up for the ride.

Standout Features

• CC Carbon Frame — featherweight, durable, and confidence-inspiring
• SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Wireless Drivetrain — crisp, instant, electronic shifts
• Maxxis Rambler 700x45c Tubeless Tires — smooth-rolling, durable, and grippy
• Easton ARC 25 Rims with DT Swiss 370 Hubs — gravel-tough, race-light
• Paceline 160mm Rotors — dependable, all-weather braking
• Progressive Geometry — built for speed, agility, and control

Frame

• Material: Carbon CC
• Weight: 19.91 lbs / 9.03 kg
• Wheel Size: 700C

Suspension

• Fork: Carbon

Drivetrain

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t
• Chain: SRAM Rival, 12spd
• Crankset: SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40t
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
• Right Shifter: SRAM Rival AXS

Brakes

• Front Rotor: SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock
• Rear Rotor: SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock

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: Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm
• Stem: Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim: Easton ARC Offset 25 700c
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR
• Rear Rim: Easton ARC Offset 25 700c
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR

Specifications

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