Description
Santa Cruz Blur 90 2027
The Santa Cruz Blur 90 2027 is a lightweight full-suspension XC mountain bike built to combine race-ready speed with greater capability on technical trails. Its Carbon CC frame, 120 mm front and 120 mm rear travel and updated geometry push the Blur beyond traditional cross-country territory, creating a bike that’s equally at home chasing race positions or riding fast trails between events.
This Blur 90 build pairs FOX Performance suspension with a mechanical SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain, SRAM DB8 brakes and fast-rolling 29 x 2.4 Maxxis Aspen tyres. A size-specific OneUp dropper post adds extra freedom on technical descents, completing a versatile XC-focused build.
Key Specifications
- Carbon CC 29 inch Superlight frame
- 120 mm front and 120 mm rear travel
- FOX 34 SL Float Performance 120 mm fork
- FOX Float SL Performance rear shock
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM XS-1275 Eagle T-Type 10-52T cassette
- SRAM DB8 brakes with 180 mm rotors
- RaceFace AR Offset 27 rims with DT Swiss 370 hubs
- Maxxis Aspen AT 29 x 2.4 MaxxSpeed EXO tyres
- OneUp size-specific dropper post
- Claimed weight: 12.5 kg
Carbon CC Superlight Frame
The Blur’s Carbon CC frame uses Santa Cruz’s Superlight suspension system to combine low weight with 120 mm of rear travel. Refined frame tubes and carbon layup reduce unnecessary material while retaining the durability required for rough and technical trails. Practical details include a threaded 73 mm bottom bracket, UDH derailleur hanger, two bottle mounts and Glovebox 2 downtube storage.
120 mm FOX Suspension
With 120 mm front and 120 mm rear travel, the Blur provides more capability than a traditional minimal-travel XC race bike. A FOX 34 SL Float Performance fork with Grip damper is paired with a FOX Float SL Performance rear shock, creating a lightweight suspension setup designed for both hard race efforts and increasingly technical XC terrain.
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type Drivetrain
The mechanical SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type 12-speed drivetrain combines a 10-52T cassette with a 34T chainring to provide a wide gearing range for steep climbs and fast trails. A SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop chain and OneUp chainguide complete the drivetrain.
Wheels, Tyres and Brakes
RaceFace AR Offset 27 29 inch rims are paired with DT Swiss 370 hubs and fast-rolling Maxxis Aspen AT 29 x 2.4 MaxxSpeed EXO tyres. SRAM DB8 brakes with 180 mm HS2 rotors front and rear provide braking control for racing and technical trail riding.
Modern XC Geometry
The latest Blur uses a longer reach with a short 50 mm stem to position the rider more centrally within the bike. A 66 degree head tube angle and 75 degree seat tube angle are designed to encourage aggressive riding on climbs and descents, while shorter seat tubes allow the use of longer dropper posts for greater clearance on technical terrain.
Who It’s For
The Santa Cruz Blur 90 2027 is for riders who want XC speed without limiting themselves to traditional cross-country terrain. Its lightweight Carbon CC frame and efficient build suit racing and hard efforts, while 120 mm front and rear suspension, modern geometry and a size-specific dropper give it the versatility for technical trails and fast riding between race days.
Bike specifications are advised by the manufacturer and can be subject to change without prior warning.
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