First Look: Juliana Furtado CC
Our long term test fleet is pretty impressive, and it’s hard to beat some of the bikes on the list. Excluded from sharing this treasure trove of two-wheeled toys with the boys, by being inconveniently differently sized, I had resigned myself to rolling my eyes as they bemoaned the trauma of choosing which bike to […]
Santa Cruz revive the Chameleon
Dirt or asphalt, mountain or urban, geared or singlespeed—the moniker Chameleon has never rang more true than on this updated-for-2017 Santa Cruz classic. Upsized to either 29-inch or 27.5+ wheels, the Chameleon shifts from trail rally sled to bikepacker to winter slayer with simple, elegant aplomb. The wheel change is accomplished via interchangeable dropouts, and […]
Cape Town pop-up party with Greg Minnaar and Gary Perkin
Join us for an evening of fun, food and beer as we discuss bikes, adventures and racing. We will have selected Santa Cruz models on display to view, and Gary Perkin and Greg Minnaar on hand to give insight into their experiences with Santa Cruz, and what is in-store for the brand in South Africa. […]
Register your Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz and Juliana bikes are backed with what must be the most “all encompassing” warranty in the industry, with a lifetime warranty on the frame, but also on the linkage bearings and link components. Find out how to get the most from your Santa Cruz warranty and the best aftersales service by registering your […]
Review: Santa Cruz Hightower
Santa Cruz launched the Hightower in early 2016 as a replacement for the Tallboy LT. With 135mm of rear suspension and the ability to run either 27.5+ or 29″ wheels, the Hightower is set to take the trails by storm. The Frame With the new name came a complete redesign, incorporating the latest know-how in […]
Video: Loris Vergier and Luca Shaw join Santa Cruz Syndicate
The Santa Cruz Syndicate goes transcontinental in 2017 with fresh signings of Luca Shaw from the USA, and Loris Vergier of France. We sent the 20 year old recruits to a week of intensive training under the watchful eyes of Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar—watch the video to see exactly what constituted ‘training’ here in […]
Rush Sports appointed exclusive distributor of Santa Cruz Bicycles in Southern Africa
Rush Sports has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Santa Cruz Bicycles for Southern Africa from 1 January 2017. From left: Tom Larter, Global Sales Director, Mark Anolik, International Sales, Tim Lukko, International Sales Manager and Andre van Aarde, Managing Director Rush Sports at the Santa Cruz headquarters in California this week. Santa Cruz Bicycles […]
First Look Friday: Santa Cruz Hightower; The Cyclist Co; and Lyne Pulse
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’ve got the Santa Cruz Hightower, The Cyclist Co socks and apparel, and a Lyne Pulse Crankset. Santa Cruz Hightower The Hightower is a dual suspension trail bike from Santa Cruz, designed to accommodate 29″ or 27.5″+ […]
Bike Check: Greg Minnaar’s Santa Cruz V10
Other than being one of the world’s greatest downhill racers, Greg Minnaar is also a co-founder of the Crank Chaos mountain bike festival. Like a good host, Greg spent most of the event on his bike ensuring that all the riders were having a great time. Craig Kolesky managed to catch up with Greg in […]
Video: The Syndicate – Val di Sole World Championships
Greg, Josh, and Steve all head to Italy for a ride on the black snake, and a chance at a rainbow jersey.
Greg Minnaar rides the new Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 at the Absa Cape Epic
South African mountain biking legend, Greg Minnaar, meets legendary South African mountain bike stage race, the Absa Cape Epic. Filmed live during the 2016 event, Greg’s Epic is a tall tale of what the Tallboy can do in the hands of a deviant. Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 The Tallboy cuts a whole new swath across […]
The all new Santa Cruz Hightower 29 or 27.5+, 135mm VPP travel bike
Hightower has the versatility to deal with whatever appears on the horizon. Running either proven 29″ wheels or the new monster truck 27.5+ standard, Hightower seamlessly adapts to the trails and style you ride, no matter where you are in the world. 29 If straight-line speed, rallying through rock gardens and sprinting out of turns […]