- When the Stigmata was resurrected in 2015, we fused a number of MTB standards and design features to create our spin on the modern CX bike. Nowadays, the internally routed disc brakes, generous tire clearance, and thru-axles approach that made the Stigmata famous have become more of a norm for the gravel-curious and free-roading crowd, so we took a fresh look at which standards the riders of tomorrow wanted access to today.
Threaded bottom brackets remain a perennial favorite across our entire line. The Stigmata also has your ass covered with neat, hidden fender mounts, and three water bottle mounts that highlight the Stigmata’s ever-widening scope of purpose.
Deeper adventures, bigger tires perhaps? The frame now clears up to a 45mm 700c or a 2.1" 650B tire. Marry the latter to our Force/X01 AXS mashup kit, and you’ve got yourself the kind of drop-bar singletrack rallycat we can all get on board with.
And, when it comes to good old-fashioned off-road etiquette, the Stigmata’s had some coaching at the Highball school of stiffness, handling, and offroad feel.
Geometry plays a big part here too, so we’ve made tweaks to improve handling for smaller riders and reduce toe overlap. The reworking of the 52/54cm frames means the Stigmata now comfortably suits riders from 5’3" and up. Meanwhile, different fork offsets—50mm for the 52-54cm sizes, and 45mm for the 56-61cm sizes—help ensure your little piggies don’t go to market on the front wheel.
Topped off with tidy details like 12mm front axle and flat-mount brakes, the Stigmata is designed to let you decide whatever the heck you want this category to be.
- Frame: Carbon CC Cyclocross
- 700c x 45mm tire clearance
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Force Wide eTap AXS, 12spd
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force eTap AXS Medium Cage, 12spd
- Brakes: SRAM Force
A 2021 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Force 2x Reserve 700c is typically priced around $7,149 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.
The 2021 Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Force 2x Reserve 700c comes in sizes 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Santa Cruz Stigmata CC Force 2x Reserve 700c size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.
Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) | Frame Size |
---|---|---|
148cm - 158cm | 4'10" - 5'2" | XS |
158cm - 168cm | 5'2" - 5'6" | S |
168cm - 178cm | 5'6" - 5' 10" | M |
178cm - 185cm | 5'10" - 6'1" | L |
185cm - 193cm | 6'1" - 6'4" | XL |
193cm - 198cm | 6'4" - 6'6" | XXL |
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, choosing the right road bike can…
Read More
No comments on this bike yet. Why not be the first?