Santa Cruz Blur: suspension setup & specs
The Santa Cruz Blur is a cross-country full-suspension bike with 120 mm of fork travel and 120 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 7 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Santa Cruz Blur →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deore 2027 | RockShox Sid Base, 3-Position, 120mm, w/ Lever (120 mm) | FOX Rhythm | 190x45 | 120 mm | 13.2 kg | €4,999 | Setup → |
| 90 2027 | FOX 34 SL Float Performance, Grip, 120mm (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Performance | 190x45 | 120 mm | 12.5 kg | €5,999 | Setup → |
| GX AXS 2027 | FOX 34 SL Float Performance Elite, Grip X, 120mm (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Performance Elite | 190x45 | 120 mm | 12.0 kg | €6,999 | Setup → |
| GX AXS Race RSV 2027 | RockShox Sid Select+, 3-Position, 120mm, w/Remote (120 mm) | RockShox SidLuxe Select+, 3-Position w/ Remote | 190x45 | 120 mm | 12.1 kg | €7,999 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS RSV 2027 | FOX 34 SL Float Factory, Grip X, 120mm (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Factory | 190x45 | 120 mm | 11.7 kg | €9,499 | Setup → |
| XTR RSV 2027 | FOX 34 SL Float Factory, Grip X, 120mm (120 mm) | FOX Float SL Factory | 190x45 | 120 mm | 11.4 kg | €10,999 | Setup → |
| XX AXS Race FA RSV 2027 | RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120mm (120 mm) | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | 190x45 | 120 mm | 11.4 kg | €12,499 | Setup → |
How it compares
120 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 120 mm median of the 23 bikes in the “cross-country full-suspension bike” category in our database. Front and rear both work with 120 mm of travel. On travel, it slots in between the Santa Cruz Highball and the Santa Cruz Chameleon in the Santa Cruz range. The frame is made of carbon.
Santa Cruz quotes 11.4 kg for the XTR RSV 2027 build; that is 0.6 kg more than the 10.8 kg median of 9 comparable bikes. There are 1.8 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. At €4,999 for the Deore 2027 build, pricing is typical for the category (median €4,350). For the XX AXS Race FA RSV 2027 build, Santa Cruz asks €12,499. For suspension, Santa Cruz combines components from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Sid Base, 3-Position, 120mm, w/ Lever to the RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120mm.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Sid Base, 3-Position, 120mm, w/ Lever): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (FOX Rhythm): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Santa Cruz Blur
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Santa Cruz specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
120 mm fork, 45.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm | 24 % = 10.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm | 28 % = 12.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm | 30 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm | 27 % = 12.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Maxxis Aspen AT 29x2.4 MaxxSpeed EXO / Maxxis Aspen AT 29x2.4 MaxxSpeed EXO; Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxSpeed, EXO / Maxxis Rekon Race 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxSpeed, EXO.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.
Sources
- Blur Deore 2027
- Blur 90 2027
- Blur GX AXS 2027
- Blur GX AXS Race RSV 2027
- Blur X0 AXS RSV 2027
- Blur XTR RSV 2027
- Blur XX AXS Race FA RSV 2027