Introducing the Santa Cruz Stigmata 1x Reserve: Elevate Your Gravel Experience with Top-Tier Components
The Santa Cruz Stigmata 1x Reserve build takes the Stigmata's renowned speed and versatility to the next level, including premium Reserve carbon wheels. This high-performance gravel bike is designed for riders who demand the absolute best in lightweight performance, exceptional rolling efficiency, and confident handling across a wide range of terrain, from racecourses to backcountry adventures.
THE RADAVIST: “Some bikes just hit differently. They grow with an audience, transform the paradigm, and go against the grain. The Santa Cruz Stigmata is one of those bikes for me. ”
BIKEPACKING.COM: “Riding the Stigmata made me rethink my bike ride, my route, my pace, and the fun factor. It reignited my passion for some of the terrain and trails surrounding my home, inspiring a newfound sense of creativity, much like the ingenuity displayed in the bike’s design.”
ESCAPE COLLECTIVE: “I think this may just be my new benchmark gravel bike for the type of mixed off-road rides and simplified bike ownership I seek.”
The Santa Cruz Stigmata 1x Reserve is the ultimate gravel machine for riders who want uncompromising performance and the undeniable advantage of premium Reserve carbon wheels.
Lightweight Carbon CC Frame: Provides a stiff and responsive platform for efficient power transfer and all-day comfort.
Progressive Gravel Geometry: Offers a balanced ride feel that's fast in a pack yet stable on technical terrain.
Premium Reserve Carbon Wheels: These wheels are engineered for exceptional speed, durability, and ride quality, providing a significant performance advantage.
Reliable 1x Drivetrain (SRAM or Shimano—specify if known): This drivetrain offers simple and efficient shifting with a wide gear range for tackling varied gradients.
700c Wheel Size: Provides a fast and efficient rolling experience.
Ample Tire Clearance: Designed to accommodate wide gravel tires for enhanced traction and comfort on varied surfaces.
Multiple Accessory Mounts: Ready for fenders, racks, and bags, making it ideal for both racing and adventure.
Enhanced Rolling Efficiency: The lightweight and aerodynamic Reserve carbon wheels maximise speed and minimise effort.
Versatile Performance: Equally capable of doing gravel races, challenging off-road explorations, and multi-day bikepacking trips.
| Model | Apex 1x | Rival AXS 1x Judy | RF 1x Reserve |
| Frame | Carbon CC | Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar | Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar |
| Fork | Stigmata CC Carbon, 12x100mm Thru-Axle | RockShox Rudy Base XPLR, 40mm | RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, 40mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | Rival Apex, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 24h |
| Front Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c | Reserve 25|GR 700c |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 24h |
| Rear Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c | Raceface ARC 30 HD | Reserve 25|GR 700c |
| Spokes | Sapim Race | Sapim Race | Sapim Race |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 160mm, centerlock | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex | SRAM Rival | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex Mechanical, 1x12, 42t | SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40t | SRAM Force AXS |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR Bar |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | WTB Silverado Fusion, CroMo SL |
| Seatpost | Zipp Service Course, 27.2 | Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 27.2, 75mm |
| Grips/Bar | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape |
| Model | Apex 1x |
| Frame | Carbon CC |
| Fork | Stigmata CC Carbon, 12x100mm Thru-Axle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | Rival Apex, 12spd |
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h |
| Front Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h |
| Rear Rim | WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 160mm, centerlock |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex Mechanical, 1x12, 42t |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo |
| Seatpost | Zipp Service Course, 27.2 |
| Grips/Bar | Velo Bar Tape |
| Model | Rival AXS 1x Judy |
| Frame | Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy Base XPLR, 40mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h |
| Front Rim | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h |
| Rear Rim | Raceface ARC 30 HD |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40t |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo |
| Seatpost | Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm |
| Grips/Bar | Velo Bar Tape |
| Model | RF 1x Reserve |
| Frame | Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, 40mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 24h |
| Front Rim | Reserve 25|GR 700c |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 24h |
| Rear Rim | Reserve 25|GR 700c |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR Bar |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion, CroMo SL |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 27.2, 75mm |
| Grips/Bar | Velo Bar Tape |