Introducing the Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival AXS 1x Rudy: Conquer More with Wireless Precision and Suspension Comfort.
The Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival AXS 1x Rudy takes gravel performance to the next level by combining the Stigmata's fast and versatile carbon platform with SRAM's wireless Rival AXS drivetrain and the RockShox Rudy suspension fork. This build is designed for riders demanding smooth, precise shifting, enhanced comfort, and increased capability on challenging gravel terrain.
The Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival AXS 1x Rudy is the ultimate gravel machine for riders who want to push their boundaries and explore further with the benefits of wireless shifting and suspension comfort.
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 Apex 1x is the ultimate gravel getaway vehicle, ready to rise to any occasion, whether you're chasing podiums or exploring the road less travelled.
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.
RockShox Rudy XPLR Suspension Fork (40mm or 50mm Travel): Adds front-end compliance and control on rough gravel and light trails.
SRAM Rival AXS 1x Wireless Drivetrain: Delivers clean, precise, and reliable electronic shifting with a wide gear range.
700c Wheel Size: Provides a fast and efficient rolling experience.
Multiple Accessory Mounts: It is ready for fenders, racks, and bags, making it ideal for both racing and adventure.
Enhanced Off-Road Capability: Adding the Rudy suspension fork expands the bike's ability to handle more technical terrain.
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 |