{"id":4005,"date":"2022-08-17T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/?p=4005"},"modified":"2022-08-17T15:14:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T15:14:32","slug":"are-santa-cruz-bikes-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikefinest.com\/are-santa-cruz-bikes-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Santa Cruz Bikes Good Quality Brand?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, Santa Cruz bicycles is one of the most famous names in the mountain bike sector. Since its founding in1993, Santa Cruz has taken the industry by storm. But are Santa Cruz bikes good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz bikes are good because they employ innovative Virtual Pivot Point and superlight suspension, making them stiffer and more comfortable to ride. These bikes also come in a wide range of unisex choices and are generally quality in build with lifetime warranties.    <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll discuss the arguments more in this post. I’ll also share the downsides as Santa Cruz is not a perfect brand. But first, let me take you through the brand history to help you understand the brand’s milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In a hurry? Check out the hottest Santa Cruz bikes <\/a>below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Best Santa Cruz Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Highball:<\/strong> Best Santa Cruz Cross Country Hardtail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Blur:<\/strong> Best Santa Cruz Cross Country Full Suspension<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Chameleon<\/strong>: Best Santa Cruz Trail Hardtail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bronson<\/strong>: Best Santa Cruz Trail Full Suspension<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\u00a0 V1O<\/strong>: Best Santa Cruz Downhill Bike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Nomad<\/strong>: Best Santa Cruz Enduro Bike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz Bicycles History and Brand Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz Bicycles was founded in 1993 by Rob Roskopp, a skateboarding legend, who is currently the company’s CEO. The company launched at a small garage space in Santa Cruz, only targeting the local market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz made its first bike, Tazmon (a dual-suspension), in 1994. The following year, Santa Cruz made Hackler, a 100mm mountain bike that would discontinue in 2016 and re-launch as an e-bike line in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999 saw the company acquire patents for the innovative Virtue Pivot Point (VPP), a 4 bar linkage suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2013, the company launched a stand-alone women bike line, Juliana<\/em>, named after the legendary pro mountain biker Juliana Furtado. So, now the name Santa Cruz refers to unisex models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only has Santa Cruz been successful as a bike manufacturer but also as a sponsor. Currently, Santa Cruz sponsors the Andes Pacific enduro race, Downieville Classic Race, Breck Epic Race, and Ard Race Enduro.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Are Santa Cruz Bikes Good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Good (Santa Cruz Bikes Selling Points)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the things that make Santa Cruz bicycles worth getting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Frame Warranty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz Bicycles employs carbon and aluminum on its bike frames to promise lighter and more maneuverable bikes. But unlike most bike manufacturers, Santa Cruz carbon bike frames come in two versions: Santa Cruz Carbon CC vs C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Carbon-C is more affordable than carbon CC (the high-end version). Note that while c-level frames are cheaper, they weigh slightly more than their CC-level siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, while cc frames are costlier, they are super lightweight, thus worth the money. But according to Santa Cruz, both frames have the same stiffness, strength, and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, aluminum frames are lighter and cheaper though not as lightweight as carbon fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) The Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) and Superlight Suspension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since obtaining the patent for Virtual Pivot Point Technology in 1999, much of Santa Cruz’s success circles around the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VPP is a four-bar linkage suspension that creates a stiffer and more robust bike frame and a generally more efficient bike pedal bike. The other thing that VPP does is offer you an adjustable geometry to find your comfort level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other technology that Santa Cruz employs is the superlight suspension. The technology promises a lighter and comfortable frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Unisex Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Initially, Santa Cruz made men’s and women’s bikes under the Santa Cruz brand name. But after launching Juliana bicycles, a woman dedicated line in 1999, all bikes with the name Santa Cruz are now unisex. So, they are good to have at home as anyone can ride them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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d) Size Variety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Santa Cruz doesn’t just make unisex models to prove its inclusivity, but it also makes its bikes in all frame sizes. So, whether you are five feet tall or six-foot-tall, there is a Santa Cruz bike to match you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a Santa Cruz mountain bike sizing chart you can use when shopping for a Santa Cruz MTB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frame Height<\/strong><\/td>Riders Height<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Extra-Small<\/td>4\u20198\u201d- 5\u00b40\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Small<\/td>5\u00b41\u201d-5\u00b45\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Medium<\/td>5\u00b45\u201d-5\u00b49\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Large<\/td>5\u00b49\u201d-6\u00b41\u201d<\/td><\/tr>
Extra Large<\/td>6\u00b41\u201d-6\u00b44\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

e) Lifetime Warranty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lifetime Warranty is another top selling point by Santa Cruz which provides the quality of the bike. Santa Cruz bicycles come with a lifetime warranty for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n