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Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 2024

By Santa Cruz
$3,199.00 $3,999.00
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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

Spec Details
Rear Brake Mount Flatmount 160mm Direct
Fork Axle to Crown 430mm
Fork Offset 45mm
Headset IS 41 / IS52
Max Chainring Size 46t
Max Rotor Size 180mm
Max Tire Clearance 50mm
Rear Spacing 142mm
UDH Compatible Yes

Size Guide

Size Rider Height Reach
XS 4'10" – 5'1" (147–155 cm) 430 mm
Small 5'1" – 5'5" (155–165 cm) 435 mm
Medium 5'5" – 5'9" (165–175 cm) 460 mm
Large 5'9" – 6'1" (175–185 cm) 480 mm
X-Large 6'0" – 6'4" (183–193 cm) 500 mm
XX-Large 6'4" – 6'7" (193–200 cm) 525 mm