Carbon CC Frame – Santa Cruz's highest grade CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Santa Cruz is also able to truly integrate the shock mounts, pivot mounts, dropouts and disc brake tabs into the structure, using all uni-directional carbon plies. The shock mount isn't merely riveted or bonded on after curing, but is an integrated part of the fiber lay-up. This makes Santa Cruz's carbon frames incredibly strong and able to absorb impact better than any other frame they've tested.

Lower Link Mounted VPP Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Rear Shock – Super Deluxe Ultimate is built for the latest breed of hard hitting enduro and trail bikes. Offering the ride control you need paired with a user-friendly threshold adjustment all rolled into a great high performance-to-value package. Maxima Plush fluid reduces friction and silences noise.

Shock Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, Low Speed Compression, Rebound

Water Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

Integrated Frame Protection

Shimano 630Wh Integrated Battery – Shimano's largest capacity battery gives you more range and saddle time than ever before. It's easily removable, making battery swaps and cable access a breeze, and is designed to go through hundreds of cycles without degradation.

Shimano EP8 Drive Unit – Lighter, more powerful, and quieter? The latest motor from Shimano is an engineering marvel and a work of art. This unit is also more efficient, more customizable, and smoother. Extremely durable to boot, this is a drive unit that'll be with you for a long time.

Fox Float 38 Factory – “Factory” says it all – feature-packed and designed to exceed the demands of Factory-level riders. What you see here is what they race. Factory Series products feature slippery smooth, ultra-durable Genuine Kashima Coat.

Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, High-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (8-Clicks), Low-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (16-Clicks)

SRAM X01 Eagle – X01 Eagle takes everything you love about SRAM's pioneering 1x drivetrains and increases wear life, toughness, precision, smooth and silent operation. Add to that the 10- to 50-tooth, 12-speed, Eagle cassette, and you have a range of gears that gives you the freedom to enjoy the benefit of 1x in any terrain, any location and at any speed.

SRAM Code RSC – With large pistons, bigger fluid reservoirs, and intuitive design, the Code RSC is powerful and adjustable. They have high levels of modulation, too, so you can control all that power with a single finger.

Avid Centerline Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.

Mixed Wheel Sizes – With a 29er up front and a 27.5" wheel out back, this bike has the ability to roll over bigger holes at speed without sacrificing agility.

Maxxis Assegai Front Tire – With tall knobs that punch through dust and loam to find traction, this tire offers support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.

Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat.

Reserve Carbon 30 Rims with DT Swiss 350 Hubs – The EWS is strict—break certain parts and you DNF. The rule’s meant to encourage sensible management of equipment, but it’s also tipped the balance in favor of toughness and reliability. Enter the Reserve 30. Its 30mm internal width supports a 2.3-2.5” tire and the thick rim beads stand up to the abuse of tough, rocky, steep tracks ridden at elite speed. While DH rims see greater single impacts, nothing beats the full weekend of regular abuse that an EWS race dishes out.

Fox Transfer Factory Dropper Post – The proven Transfer seatpost gets lighter and tighter for 2021. Completely redesigned from the ground up, with improved serviceability, decreased weight, reduced length, and decreased insertion depth.

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