Santa Cruz Blur 5 CC GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike 2027

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

With speed and pedaling efficiency in mind, cross country (XC) bikes are the lightest mountain bikes with the least suspension travel (typically 0 - 120mm).

Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

The 34 SL brings never-before-seen XC capability into a full-width 34 chassis with up to 130mm of travel. Built for the most technical World Cup XC courses and demanding Downcountry riding, 34 SL adds more stiffness, more suppleness and minimal weight gain from the 34 Step-Cast fork.

Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, features, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized stanchions instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.

The newly designed AXS Pod Rocker Controller gives riders a familiar interface with multiple touchpoints for their cutting-edge electronic control. Effortless electronic shifting paired with a rocking actuation allows riders to experience a different ergonomic position with their Pod controller. Pod’s functions are customizable through the AXS app, allowing you to assign any action to any button. The Pod Rocker caps are left and right specific, for use with Eagle Powertrain or RockShox Flight Attendant.

The GX Eagle T-Type derailleur delivers everything a Transmission derailleur possibly can, and then some. It features a revised battery position and a reconfigured gearbox to better protect itself from impacts. To maintain crisp shifting and striking appearance throughout its entire lifespan, hard-chargers can replace both its protective skid plates and two-piece outer link, if needed, making this the most repairable derailleur we’ve ever made. It also features the first ever tool-free cage and clutch assembly – so it’s both removable and upgradable too. 

The GX Eagle Transmission DUB crankset gives no-nonsense riders a no-compromise balance of form and function. It’s the crankset where pure performance meets optimal value. Its two independently removable composite bashguards add durability and allows riders to manage scuffs and scrapes that come with the territory. Protecting and preserving the unique shape of its forged aluminum design to deliver maximum performance with minimum bulk.

FEATURES

• No-nonsense, no-compromise. Two independently removeable composite bashguards. Chainring size specific.
• Forged aluminum with an all-new shape and optimal value.

The new 10-52 Eagle cassette for riders who prioritize all day function over anything else. With an expanded, 520-percent gear range giving riders more ability to spin and recover on the burliest climbs. Featuring FULL PIN technology that uses lightweight, precision engineered steel cogs permanently connected with high-strength stainless steel pins. An open design similar to our X-DOME cassette that aids in mud clearance, giving riders crisp shifting performance and longer component life.

FEATURES

• 520-percent gear range utilizing the industry standard XD hub driver.
• Light and strong FULL PIN technology similar to X-DOME bringing true 1x gear range to more riders and builds.
• Lunar and black colorway makes the XG-1275 cassette right at home on any build.

The GX Eagle Transmission (T-Type) chain is the strongest SRAM has ever made. Specifically engineered to optimize Eagle Transmission, this all-new T-Type design features a unique flat top. In addition to this shape maximizing shifting performance and upgrading the aesthetics of any bike, it is developed specifically for the added torque loads of E-MTB thanks to its solid pins that give it incredible strength.

Born from the legacy of two of the winningest brakes of all-time, SRAM Motive matches the capabilities of XC race and trail bikes. With a Blasted Black anodized finish and modern stealth aesthetics, Motive Bronze is ready to pair with start line ready superbikes.

A sculpted 4-piston caliper delivers tunable heavy-duty power for traction and control, opening the aperture on what’s possible. Giving you the boundless power of more confidence, and in the process redefining what’s required from a low-weight brake. Motive. New powers to go ahead.

Known for its no-nonsense smooth cable actuation, short overall length, and easy serviceability, the OneUp Dropper is a solid choice for dependable and customizable performance.

The Maxxis Aspen is one of Maxxis' premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial - for XC - while side knobs provide cornering traction.

• MaxxSpeed: Maxxis' top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing. It’s a high-silica content compound which reduces rolling resistance while also enhancing wet traction. 
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.

The Maxxis Aspen is one of Maxxis' premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial - for XC - while side knobs provide cornering traction.

• MaxxSpeed: Maxxis' top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing. It’s a high-silica content compound which reduces rolling resistance while also enhancing wet traction. 
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.