Blur XC model prototype weighs in at 22 pounds, 6 ounces

Santa Cruz announces first full-carbon model

Santa Cruz has developed its first full-carbon model, the Blur XC.

Weighing in at 22 pounds, 6 ounces for an XTR build, the bike will carry 105mm of next generation VPP (virtual pivot point) suspension.

The frame weighs in at 4.2 pounds (medium) including the shock and according to Singletrack, could arrive at retail as soon as late-summer.

Santa Cruz website.

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