{"id":14372,"date":"2021-06-01T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T06:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2021\/06\/01\/santa-cruz-release-all-new-blur-r8284\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:04:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:04:21","slug":"santa-cruz-release-all-new-blur-r8284","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/santa-cruz-release-all-new-blur-r8284\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Cruz release all-new Blur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><strong>Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\tThe all-new\u00a0Blur is built around Santa Cruz&#8217;s new SUPERLIGHT\u00a0suspension design that is tuned to optimize the ride characteristics demanded by modern mountain bikers &#8211; lightweight and efficient with ample plushness to ensure riders are in control when the terrain gets gnarly.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Blur 1.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685774\" data-ratio=\"58.42\" data-unique=\"bx24y7he1\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/158392926_SantaCruzBlur1.c683ed61becedff9ec3992521f1f05ab.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0We tapped into everything we\u2019ve learned from years of making the highest quality carbon\u00a0full-suspension bikes so that we could put as little<br \/>\n\t\u00a0(weight) as possible into the Blur .<br \/>\n\t\u00a0<br \/>\n\tThe Blur isn\u2019t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike we\u2019ve ever made (289g lighter than the previous Blur) it might be the difference between claiming first place&#8230;or just crossing the line.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Blur rock garden.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685756\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"qpic5uck7\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/233036657_SantaCruzBlurrockgarden.e658a1f33d5e673d2392b17cf522c306.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tTravel (XC): 100mm Superlight\u00a0suspension &amp; 100mm fork\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTravel (TR): 115mm SuperlightTM suspension &amp; 120mm fork\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t289g lighter than previous Blur\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tRoom for two bottles inside front triangle\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tSize specific chainstay lengths\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tWheel Size: 29-inch\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tSize Range: S-XL\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMaterials: C and CC Carbon\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLifetime Warranty as standard\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_blur_details_012.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685766\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"gnarislpg\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_blur_details_012.1fc3a53dce8bad681a1740e6d7474dbb.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>How is it weighed?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tWeight reduction from Blur 3 CC = 289g .\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDark Matter paint finish saves 48g over Salmon in M\/L size.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tFrame with shock (SidLuxe &#8211; 235g) and all hardware (including seat clamp), minus axle = 1933g (size large).\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tNo standard way to measure frame weights. Many other brands claim weights that can\u2019t be backed up by real world scales. Special edition layups and other mischief is likely a factor.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tThe Blur is made to go the distance and as always the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty and Rider Support team has got your back.\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<strong>SUPERLIGHT Suspension<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tBecause it\u2019s the superlightest suspension we\u2019ve ever made\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t289g lighter than Blur 3\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLess parts equals less weight\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLockout easy to reach\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tEasier to achieve desirable XC\u00a0suspension curves\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_blur_details_004.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685764\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"ok9mqwp7w\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_blur_details_004.6e0c35503dba457f6f04ee8282168d82.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>SUPERLIGHT\u00a0Tech<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tRequires tuning the right amount of spring force into the carbon to achieve the balance of flex, damping and durability.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHaving our own composites lab in Cali and skilled composites specialists allowed us to experiment with layups.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tFlex stays are not new at all, so that&#8217;s old news (at\u00a0least 15 years old). What is new, and what makes ours unique, is our carbon knowledge to tune the rear end precisely where it&#8217;s needed for a consistent and desirable leverage curve.\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_blur_details_005.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685765\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"c23e1aexr\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_blur_details_005.5893522bf0fe723cced02ef09a65b577.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Leverage curve vs anti-squat<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\u00a0Rather\u00a0than using high anti-squat to resist bobbing from a progressive, high leverage shock we looked to leverage curve to provide support and control.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\u00a0Results in a lower and more consistent leverage curve which enabled us to reduce\u00a0anti-squat, and therefore chain influence on the suspension.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\u00a0Allows more traction and sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\u00a0Also produces a much more efficient forward drive because less pedaling input, from anti-squat, is utilized to overcome the rider&#8217;s\u00a0body weight influence on the suspension.\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Blur 2022 Leverage Ratio.png\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685737\" data-ratio=\"66.58\" data-unique=\"32dwru3fu\" style=\"height: auto; width: 736px;\" width=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1644426330_SantaCruzBlur2022LeverageRatio.1f2d978d1d5c62bddaac7e7a3b402af0.png\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_blur_details_006.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685763\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"c0zd2n1xc\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_blur_details_006.55e1033bbd7c06d49938cb247ea6f394.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Two Bottle Inside The Frame<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tMeans there&#8217;s enough juice (or whatever electrolytes you choose) to keep the engine running.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tIn high demand of racers \/ riders.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tGreat for long rides and marathon or point to point events\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_blur_details_011.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685762\" data-ratio=\"66.67\" data-unique=\"1ydlvi75i\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_blur_details_011.83c24de930f19ff0a220156c242534db.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Geo To Match<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tChainstay length is proportional to frame size.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tEvery rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tUnique in the XC market .\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tVariable seat tube angles for better fit across all sizes.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLonger reach, shorter (60mm) stems. Slacker head tube than previous Blur.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t0.7\u00b0 slacker head tube than previous Blur \/ 1.4\u00b0 slacker head tube than previous Blur TR\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n\t\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Blur 2022 Geometry.png\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685755\" data-ratio=\"42.80\" data-unique=\"yelhfz5j4\" style=\"height: 315px; width: 736px;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1029447472_SantaCruzBlur2022Geometry.8ef92f276cdbd0302cf2e682b077ba5b.png\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<br \/>\n\t<strong>XC and TR kits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\tXC &#8211; for the full on XC racer. 100mm front and rear\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tLight tires (Aspen 2.4&#8243;)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLight dropper\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tRemote lockout\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tRockShox SidLuxe and Sid SL\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tTR &#8211; not a trail bike, it&#8217;s a XC bike for certain courses\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t120mm front and 115mm rear Beefier tires (Rekon Race 2.4&#8243;)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tFull height adjust dropper post No remote lockout\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tBigger rotors Fox 34 Stepcast\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MY22_Blur_C_S_TR_Black.png\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685761\" data-ratio=\"75.17\" data-unique=\"3xbo091sd\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MY22_Blur_C_S_TR_Black.ede2a8925f87d0fd38b5cba6b543034f.png\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Availability<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tLimited units will be available on the day of the launch from Santa Cruz Dealers nationwide. Contact your local Santa Cruz dealer for pricing and specific build options.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Blur 2.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"1685773\" data-ratio=\"58.42\" data-unique=\"nxircewxg\" style=\"height: auto;\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/712479583_SantaCruzBlur2.5dcfcb65fd9c193ca1c024fa90622b13.jpeg\" >\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release The all-new\u00a0Blur is built around Santa Cruz&#8217;s new SUPERLIGHT\u00a0suspension design that is tuned to optimize the ride characteristics demanded by modern mountain bikers &#8211; lightweight and efficient with ample plushness to ensure riders are in control when the terrain gets gnarly.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We tapped into everything we\u2019ve learned from years of making the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[141],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-14372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-santa-cruz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14372"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=14372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}