Santa Cruz Bicycles

Stigmata CC Rival/GX Transmission Gravel Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

“I like this Rival build for fast mixed terrain—Rival AXS lever feel is clean, the GX Eagle T-Type rear mech runs a huge 10–52t spread, and the Easton ARC 25s with DT 370 hubs are tough enough for ruts without feeling slow. Ramblers roll quick, the EC70 post and carbon fork take the buzz out, and the CC chassis stays sharp when the pace kicks.”

We chase big gravel days, and the Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival 1x AXS is the bike that keeps us pushing. Santa Cruz’s Carbon CC frame is eager on pavement, composed on washboard, and precise when the course dives into singletrack. The Stigmata Rival 1x AXS puts wireless shifting and real climbing range at our fingertips, so we can float between fast group-ride pulls and steep, loose pitches without losing cadence.

Easton ARC Offset 25 rims on DT Swiss 370 hubs feel lively and durable, wrapped in Maxxis Rambler 700×45c rubber for speed and surefooted cornering. A Rival AXS lever paired to a GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur moves across a 10–52t cassette with confidence under load, while the Easton EC70 27.2mm post and carbon fork filter chatter so we finish fresher. With threaded BB, UDH compatibility, three bottle mounts, and clearance up to 50mm in 1x (45mm in 2x), this is our fast, low-maintenance rig for race days and rambling alike.

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