Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / C / 29 Review

Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / C / 29 Review

Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / C / 29 Review

Price: 4899 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Travel Rear: 115 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • Space for two bottle holders
  • 25 years warranty
  • value for money could be better
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / C / 29 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Downcountry-Bike up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 4899 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
587
597
607
621
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Reach
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-
412
438
458
483
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Top Tube Length
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-
568
597
621
652
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Seat Tube Length
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-
405
430
470
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
75,1
75
74,9
74,8
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Head Tube Length
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-
90
100
110
125
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Head Tube Angle
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-
67,1
67,1
67,1
67,1
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
33
33
33
33
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
340
340
340
339
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Chainstay Length
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-
431
433
436
438
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Wheelbase
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-
1126
1157
1183
1216
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Standover Height
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-
744
746
745
750
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Specification
  • Frame BLUR TR / Carbon C / 29
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Sid RL, 120mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float Performance DPS
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Crank SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t
  • Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
  • Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
  • Brake Set SRAM Level T
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims RaceFace AR Offset 27 29"
  • Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO,
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
  • Saddle WTB Silverado Pro
  • Seat Post SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
  • Stem RaceFace Ride
  • Handle Bar RaceFace Ride
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Expirience with the Santa Cruz BLUR R / TR / C / 29

Ludwig Döhl The BLUR R is the only Santa Cruz that breaks with the otherwise uniform appearance of fullys. Because for the option of installing a total of three bottle holders on the frame, the damper had to move under the top tube. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the Downcountry-Bike of Santa Cruz is a very balanced customer. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. There are Downcountry-Bike in the price under 6000 Euro that have more potential downhill. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Santa Cruz sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.