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Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Flight Attendant Gen 2 is an ultralight XC mountain bike built with the top components for race day. Its SLR Mountain Carbon frame is as light as it is meticulous, with a high modulus layup that gives you all the stiffness you crave and none of the weight. It's equipped with a 110mm fork and 80mm IsoStrut shock with Flight Attendant tech that delivers free speed with nonstop suspension adjustments as you ride. It's all topped off with carbon wheels, a carbon cockpit, and SRAM's lightest wireless direct-mount transmission. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You. Need. Speed. You want the lightest and fastest cross-country race bike you can find, with tech that's been proven on the world stage. You want to sprint up climbs and hammer to the finish, and let your bike do the thinking for you with 110mm front and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension with RockShox Flight Attendant. From wheels to cockpit, you crave carbon, and you want the most meticulous high-mod carbon layup we offer on a mountain bike. THE TECH YOU GET A featherweight, high-modulus SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110mm of front suspension from a RockShox SID SL Ultimate fork with DebonAir spring and Charger Race Day damper, and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock—all with Flight Attendant tech. An ultralight, fully wireless SRAM XX SL AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, Bontrager Kovee RSL carbon wheels, carbon Bontrager RSL Integrated bar/stem combo, RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper post, and SRAM Level Ultimate 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. THE FINAL WORD Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Flight Attendant Gen 2 is bred for racing and comes from a pedigree of champions. You get our top carbon XC full-suspension frame dripping with carbon components, and SRAM's lightest fully-wireless groupset, and RockShox Flight Attendant suspension that automatically adjusts to how and where you're riding, so you can gain free speed. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You get a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension with RockShox Flight Attendant that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses - You don't have to compromise stiffness for weight savings thanks to the SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's intensely light, stiff, and responsive - IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed - Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter - Cream of the crop components, like a RockShox SID Ultimate fork with Flight Attendant and fully wireless direct-mount SRAM XX SL AXS transmission give you the performance advantage

Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS is an ultralight XC mountain bike that's built with the top components for race day. Its SLR Mountain Carbon frame is as light as it is meticulous, with a high modulus layup that gives you all the stiffness you crave and none of the weight. XC courses get rowdier every year, so it's equipped with a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension to smooth your roll without dropping pedaling efficiency. It's all topped off with carbon wheels, a carbon cockpit, and SRAM's lightest wireless direct-mount transmission. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You're in it for the podium. You want an ultra-light, ultra-capable XC machine that's proven on the world stage. You want to sprint up climbs and hammer to the finish, and feel good doing it thanks to 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension. From wheels to cockpit, you crave carbon, and you want the most meticulous high-mod carbon layup we offer on a mountain bike. THE TECH YOU GET A featherweight, high-modulus SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110mm of front suspension from a RockShox SID SL Ultimate fork with DebonAir spring and Charger Race Day damper, and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock—all with remote lockout. An ultralight, fully wireless SRAM XX SL AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, Bontrager Kovee RSL carbon wheels, carbon Bontrager RSL Integrated bar/stem combo, Fox Transfer SL dropper post, and SRAM Level Ultimate 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. THE FINAL WORD Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS is bred for racing and comes from a pedigree of champions. You get our top carbon XC full-suspension frame dripping with carbon components, and SRAM's lightest fully-wireless groupset that keeps going after the cows come home. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You get a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses - You don't have to compromise stiffness for weight savings thanks to the SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's intensely light, stiff, and responsive - IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed - Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter - Cream of the crop components, like a RockShox SID Ultimate fork and fully wireless direct-mount SRAM XX SL AXS transmission give you the performance advantage

Slash 9.9 XX AXS T-Type is a top-tier carbon enduro mountain bike ready to rip through anything. It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on-point for wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel keeps handling playful, and an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. Plus, SRAM's top wireless XX AXS transmission shifts with precision, even under load. - Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient - The long, 170mm/170mm front and rear travel is more than enough for stomping big jumps and cleaning rock gardens - OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and wheels keep your ride light, stiff in all the right places, and smooth and quiet through the chunder - It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29-inch front hoop and a stiff, yet nimble 27.5-inch rear wheel, and it can be set up as a 29er for more speed - You can tweak Slash for how and where you ride with Mino Link, adjustable leverage rate, and add an adjustable-angle headset (not included)

Fuel EX 9.9 XX1 AXS is a performance-first trail bike built for riders who have an appreciation for the finest things in life. It combines a cream of the crop carbon frame with top-tier components, from the carbon fiber wheels all the way up to the 150mm Kashima-coated FOX Factory fork, and fully wireless SRAM XX1 drivetrain. It's a bike that rules the mountain and doesn't hesitate to lay claim to its domain, ripping up rock gardens, blasting berms, and rocketing back to the top to conquer it all once again. You have refined taste in mountain bikes, and don't like to settle. You want a bike built to tackle the whole mountain and rule it all with the finest technology the bike industry has to offer, from its light and stiff carbon frame and wheels that track through the hairiest lines, to the FOX Factory fork and fully wireless SRAM XX1 top-tier groupset. A featherweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame built to handle the rough and rowdy, a pair of finely laced carbon wheels that track through technical terrain with ease, and SRAM's top-tier XX1 AXS fully wireless electronic drivetrain. Plus, you get the silky smooth travel of a 150mm FOX Factory 36 Fork with EVOL air spring and GRIP2 damper and 140mm of FOX Factory Float rear suspension with 2-position damper, all topped off with adjustable geometry for fine-tuning your ride to you and internal frame storage that lets you keep your setup tidy without leaving behind trail essentials. Fuel EX 9.9 is a bike built to satisfy those with the finest taste. It pairs together an all- mountain trail capable carbon frame with the finest components you'll find on a modern mountain bike, from its carbon hoops to wireless SRAM XX1 AXS shifting. It's all wrapped up with adjustable geometry, so you can fine tune your ride to always feel how you want it. - You care about the finer things in life, like silky-smooth suspension that feels greater than the sum of its numbers, and fully wireless shifting that keep your setup tidy and low maintenance - You can tackle any trail on the mountain with its progressive geometry that makes light work of steep, punchy climbs, and turns around to rally the descents - It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy - We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders, and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: X-Small frames get 27.5" wheels, Small frames get to choose between 27.5" or 29", and sizes Medium and up get 29" wheels

The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick. The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration — designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks — provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe, it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second modular point in the rear dropouts allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution — either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector. - SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain - SRAM Code RSC brakes - RockShox Reverb AXS dropper seatpost

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon CC frame - Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims and i9 Hydra hubs - 12-speed SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm fork - FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 27 29 carbon rims - I9 Hydra hubs - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM XX1 AXS electronic drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon CC frame - FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Factory, 110mm fork - FOX Float Factory Kashima DPS rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rims with DT 240 hubs - Maxxis Rekon tires - 12-speed SRAM XX1 AXS electronic drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon CC frame - FOX Step-Cast 32 Factory, 100mm fork - FOX Float Factory Kashima DPS rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rims with DT 240 hubs - Maxxis Aspen tires - 12-speed SRAM XX1 AXS electronic drivetrain - Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex seatpost

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon CC frame - Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims and i9 Hydra hubs - 12-speed Shimano XTR drivetrain with E13 LG1r crankset - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon CC frame - Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims and i9 Hydra hubs - 12-speed Shimano XTR drivetrain with E13 LG1r crankset - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick. The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration — designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks — provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe, it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second modular point in the rear dropouts allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution — either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector. - Shimano XTR 12-speed drivetrain - Santa Cruz Reserve 30 carbon rims laced to I9 hubs - Cane Creek 110 headset - Race Face Turbine stem

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm fork - FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve 27 29-inch carbon rims - I9 Hydra hubs - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed Shimano XTR drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Slash SE is a limited-edition hard-hitting enduro bike that's ready for airtime. Its carbon frame is painted with a completely unique Project One Earth and Air scheme that's one-of-a-kind from bike to bike. It comes ready to rip with an upgraded RockShox Ultimate suspension package with Flight Attendant, a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission, a Rockshox Reverb AXS dropper post, and carbon bars. It's right for you if... You want a one-of-a-kind enduro sled that can handle the rowdiest trails, and packs serious upgrades – like RockShox Flight Attendant fork and shock that reads the terrain and your riding input to anticipate the perfect suspension position, so you can ride faster, harder, and longer. The tech you get An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a one-of-a-kind Project One Earth and Air paint scheme. Upgraded 160mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant shock and 170mm RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with Flight Attendant, Debon Air spring, and Charger 2.1 RCT3 AXS damper. Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 29? wheels, a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission, RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post, carbon bars, and SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic brakes. The final word When you're ready to rip on a long-travel enduro rig that's spec'd to turn heads, reach for Slash SE. This ride is more than just a rad paint scheme – it also delivers Rock Shox Flight Attendant for a ride that predicts your every move and dials itself in so you can just focus on slaying the trail. Why you'll love it - Each Slash SE's paint scheme is one-of-a-kind, with elements that give a nod to staying planted through the rowdiest rock gardens and boosting big in the park - It's our most pocket-friendly ride equipped with Flight Attendant - a RockShox technology that uses wireless sensors in the fork, shock, and crank to automatically adjust your suspension damping to the terrain - SRAM's GX AXS transmission gives fully wireless shifting that stays clean and precise, even under load - The upgraded RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post gives you fully wireless dropper actuation - The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel

Top Fuel 9.9 is our top-of-the-line full suspension mountain bike for endurance racers and multi-discipline riders. This down-country rig is built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and spec'd to the hilt with high-performance parts, including a Fox Factory 34 Step-Cast fork, a SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain, carbon wheels, and SRAM Level Ultimate brakes. Top Fuel 9.9 flies through singletrack and rips descents, but it really shines when pushed to its full potential during grueling endurance races. It's right for you if... You've set your sights on endurance racing, and want every lightweight and performance advantage. You're looking for an efficient yet trail-capable rig that's fast on flats, soaks up rough terrain, and keeps you going mile after brutal mile. The tech you get A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, top-of-the-line 120mm Fox Factory 34 Step-Cast Float fork with GRIP damper, 115mm of rear travel with a Fox Factory Float shock, and a 1x12 SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub for instant engagement, TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, Bontrager Kovee Pro OCLV Carbon handlebars, and SRAM Level Ultimate brakes with carbon levers. The final word The Top Fuel 9.9 is built for speed and capability on any terrain, but its efficient, short-travel design excels in endurance events. An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, top-of-the-line suspension, and carbon components come together for a nimble and insanely fun ride at any distance. Why you'll love it - It’s the ultimate endurance race bike—light, capable, and trimmed with high-performance components - Wider Kovee Pro 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction - TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks for climbs and sprints with the simple Grip Shift-like motion - This short-travel trail bike gives you a suspension setup that’s capable in several MTB disciplines, and especially suited to endurance events - Make it yours: it's fully customizable through Project One

Supercaliber SLR 9.8 X0 AXS is an ultralight XC mountain bike that's built with the top components for race day. Its SLR Mountain Carbon frame is as light as it is meticulous, with a high modulus layup that gives you all the stiffness you crave and none of the weight. XC courses get rowdier every year, so it's equipped with a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension to smooth your roll without dropping pedaling efficiency. It's all topped off with carbon wheels, a carbon cockpit, and SRAM's wireless direct-mount X0 transmission. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You're in it for the podium. You want an ultra-light, ultra-capable XC machine that's proven on the world stage. You want to sprint up climbs and hammer to the finish, and feel good doing it thanks to 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension. From wheels to cockpit, you crave carbon, and you want the most meticulous high-mod carbon layup we offer on a mountain bike. THE TECH YOU GET A featherweight, high-modulus SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110mm of front suspension from a RockShox SID Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger Race Day damper, and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock-all with remote lockout. A fully wireless SRAM X0 AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels, carbon Bontrager RSL Integrated bar/stem combo, Bontrager Line dropper post, and SRAM Level Silver 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. THE FINAL WORD Supercaliber SLR 9.9 X0 AXS is bred for racing and comes from a pedigree of champions. You get our top carbon XC full-suspension frame dripping with carbon components, and a fully-wireless groupset that keeps going after the cows come home. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You get a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses - You don't have to compromise stiffness for weight savings thanks to the SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's intensely light, stiff, and responsive - IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed - Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter - Cream of the crop components, like a RockShox SID Ultimate fork and fully wireless direct-mount SRAM X0 AXS transmission give you the performance advantage

Top Fuel 9.9 X0 AXS Gen 4 is an ultra-light and capable carbon trail bike that's built for soaring up climbs and rallying over miles of singletrack. This top-level build delivers the performance you want, with a RockShox Ultimate suspension package (120mm/130mm), and SRAM's wireless X0 AXS transmission that shifts smooth and easy, especially under load. It's topped off with carbon wheels to keep your ride light from top to bottom. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You want the best carbon trail bike with all-mountain capability, climbing efficiency, and components to match. You don't mind spending a little extra to get the ultra-clean shifting of SRAM's X0 AXS wireless transmission, and an upgraded RockShox Ultimate suspension package is a must. THE TECH YOU GET An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130mm RockShox Pike Ultimate fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. A wireless SRAM X0 AXS transmission, SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-piston hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post, and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Pro 30 carbon wheels. THE FINAL WORD When you're after the best all-mountain carbon ride, reach for Top Fuel X0 AXS 9.9 Gen 4. With an ultra-light frame, carbon wheels, and SRAM X0 wireless transmission, it delivers everything you want on dirt. Plus, it's built with a 4-way Mink Link lower suspension mount for taking control of your geometry and suspension feel. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Top Fuel Gen 4 delivers with an intensely lightweight build, improved in-frame storage, and more adjustability for all kinds of rides and riders - With 120mm rear and 130mm front RockShox Ultimate suspension, it delivers a well-balanced ride that stays efficient on the ups and playful on descents - The 4-way Mino Link makes it easy to adjust your geometry or leverage rate for how and where you want to ride - In-frame storage with an improved BITS bag system makes it easy to stash tools, tubes, and snacks - It's more upgrade-ready than ever, with room for bigger 140mm forks and longer-stroke shocks for up to 130mm of rear travel, plus room for extra-long dropper posts

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon CC frame - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite 160mm fork and - Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim rims - 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon CC frame - Fox 36 Float Performance Elite 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate rear shock - Race Face ARC Offset 30 or Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims - 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick. The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration — designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks — provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe, it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second modular point in the rear dropouts allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution — either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector. The Megatower 2.0 Carbon CC X01 Reserve features an upgraded wheelset built with Santa Cruz Reserve 30 carbon rims, for superior stiffness and weight savings.

You can’t define the Maverick in just one line. You’re not here to be whatever somebody else thinks you should be... and neither is the Maverick. You’re here to get down. You’re here to go fast. Not fast for a girl. Just damn fast. So is the Maverick. Did someone say smile more? No problem. Tell ‘em to look closer as you set your quads on fire churning up the last brutal climb that makes the downhill taste that much sweeter. When you live for that magical space between pleasure and pain, the Maverick is the bike that won’t say no when you say yes. With 140mm of supportive rear travel complimented by 150mm of front suspension and obstacle-eating 29" wheels, this bike isn’t measured by what it can do. It’s measured by what’s left to do. The lower link VPP suspension soaks up big bumps with a pedal-efficient design that’s easy to tune exactly how you want it. Whether you’re hauling down root waterfalls, biting into big ledges, or soaking up the chatter, the Maverick isn’t here to tell you how to ride — she enables you to ride wherever you decide. Want to change the geometry? The integrated flip chip means all you have to do is grab an Allen key and, in under a minute, you can slacken the headtube and drop the bottom bracket for an extra-planted feel no matter how steep the descent gets. Every size frame fits a water bottle inside the front triangle. After all, some days are made for riding lean. Other days are made for dusk-to-dawn solo sojourns that require an extra bottle in addition to a rucksack. It’s time to escape the shoulda’s and the coulda’s. Write your own rules and explore trails until you run out of water or daylight (whichever comes last). The Maverick is just the pen. Maverick CC X01 build highlights: - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate shock - SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain - SRAM Code RSC brakes - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

At the 2017 World Cup season opener in Lourdes, Loris Vergier, Luca Shaw, and Greg Minnaar qualified 1, 3, and 6 aboard the ‘controversy machine’—a V10 with a new swingarm rolling on 29-inch wheels. The clouds broke open before the top qualifiers, soaking the track, and the question of technological supremacy would have to wait…for five weeks, when Greg Minnaar climbed to the top step at Ft. William for the seventh time. Over the next winter, using what we learned during the 2017 race season, we set about designing an entirely new V10—longer reach, better shock rate, and better frame and cable protection. All three frame sizes (and Reserve carbon DH wheels) were designed and manufactured in time for a week of testing before the Ft. William World Cup in 2018. Greg crashed in those sessions, breaking his arm, and effectively ending his season. A few days later, Luca qualified first and Loris third on the new bike. Loris put down a scorcher in the finals that only fellow Frenchman Amaury Pierron could top, but Luca flatted high on course and had to cruise down. The new school had arrived, and they had new wheels. Testing continued throughout the 2018 season, usually in the form of link sets designed to tweak the shock rate or make minor alterations in geometry. We had the big variables figured out, but fine-tuning the suspension under the Syndicate during World Cup season guaranteed regular, high-level feedback and lots of high-stakes puzzling. The result is perhaps the most refined suspension performance available outside of a World Cup pit. That brings us to now—kind of. Pairing 29-inch wheels with 215mm of travel makes a juggernaut of a race bike, but racing isn’t everything. Depending on the type of trails or riding style you’re into, breaking out the biggest artillery might not be ideal. Rider height also looms large when deciding which wheel size is optimal and a lot of people may opt for smaller wheels. So we decided to make a 27.5 V10, too. No compromises, no gimmicks, no shortcuts—it was designed in parallel to the 29er V10 as an original suspension platform and chassis. The 27.5 bike comes in Small, Medium, and Large, while the 29 comes in Medium, Large, and XL. Make your choice according to your size or riding style, and you’ll be the recipient of every bit of work and puzzling that’s gone into the Syndicate’s race bikes. The most successful bike in downhill history shows no signs of slowing down.

A little bit (cross) country. A little bit rock and roll. The Joplin is a bit of an XC wild child, a light bike that’s heavy on capability with a “let’s go” attitude to any trail. Let’s go fast. Let’s go far. Let’s go until your legs are ready to give up, and then go some more. Let’s make every second count. Let’s carve rides out of busy days and put those lines on the map on your done list. The Joplin’s lean frame and 29-inch wheels float over washboard bumps with the same ease it devours jagged ledges. A geometry bred for long days in the saddle is blended with 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the rear, creating a capable climber that doesn’t flinch when roots get ragged and rocks start to roll. The lower link VPP suspension offers a responsive pedaling platform that’s ready to get up and go the moment you are. Whether you’re flossing rock gardens or making the rider in front of you your next hare, the Joplin is one rapid trail fox that will take you farther than you thought you could and give you the confidence to go bigger than you thought you would. With a size range that starts at XS, this bike brings big-wheel benefits to those of us in the fun-size category, too. And yes, every size in the line fits a water bottle inside the main triangle because XS doesn’t mean “do things by half”. Tying up the package is a range of component builds that weave the line between fun and fast, creating a bike that’s ready to race the distance or just race the clouds home. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! Build Highlights - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm fork a - FOX Float Performance Elite DPS rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve carbon 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM X01 drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance Elite DPS rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve carbon 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM X01 drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT is a light-assist enduro e-MTB that quietly blends in on the trail. It pairs a high-pivot rear end with a long-travel 170mm/170mm Fox suspension package and the quiet assist of TQ's HPR50 motor to give you just enough support to make climbs a breeze, so you can hammer out more laps. It comes equipped with everything you need to rip, like tubeless ready wheels, a dropper post, and a blend of Shimano SLX and XT components. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You want all the benefits of a high-pivot enduro bike, plus an electric boost. You want a bike with natural handling and a quiet ride that's built to hammer through the rough, and a little push for getting in a few extra laps. THE TECH YOU GET An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with high pivot suspension and a quiet but mighty TQ HPR50 (50Nm, 250W) motor with a 580Wh battery. 170mm of front and rear travel from a Fox Rhythm 38 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, and a Fox Performance Float X shock. Stiff Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear) for handling the rough, a Bontrager Line dropper post, and a Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain. THE FINAL WORD When you want a carbon enduro ride plus a little extra, reach for Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT. This long-travel high-pivot enduro rig gives you the handling of a next-level trail beast with the added benefit of a quiet motor that doesn't look, feel, or sound like an e-bike. You get nothing but a hard-hitting ride on the downs and an easy boost on the ups. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You don't have to compromise climbing for descending – Slash+ delivers it all with the chunder-crushing benefits of a high-pivot suspension design and a quiet motor that all but disappears on the trail - The TQ HPR50 motor is compact, light, and nearly silent, so you blend right in with traditional bikes and get just the support you need for long, grueling climbs - Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient - You can pair Slash+ with the Trek Central app to customize your motor's support, map out rides, log miles, and more - The internal battery stays shielded from roots, rocks, and knocks, but can easily be pulled out with just your multi tool – plus you can add a range extender for days when you really want to push it

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon CC frame - FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Performance Elite, 110mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Choice of Race Face ARC Offset 25 rims or Santa Cruz Reserve carbon rims - 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon CC frame - FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance Elite, 100mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Race Face ARC Offset 25 or Santa Cruz Reserve 25 Carbon Rims - DT 350 hubs - Maxxis Aspen tires - 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain - Syntace P6 Carbon HiFlex seatpost

Slash 9.9 is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it's no surprise it's the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. A full carbon frame, all-new hard-charging suspension with RockShox Flight Attendant, fast-rolling carbon wheels, and a SRAM wireless electronic drivetrain and dropper make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro. - You'll have a ready to rip enduro steed that's just as eager to blast berms as you are - The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultralight, ultra-comfortable, and it looks awesome - We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage - The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, and Flight Attendant keeps your suspension in the right spot at all times - We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage - RockShox Flight Attendant uses wireless sensors in the fork, shock, and crank to automatically adjust your suspension damping to the terrain. It's one less distraction from the trail ahead

Slash 9.8 GX AXS T-Type is a carbon enduro mountain bike that doesn't back down from hair-raising descents. It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and 170mm high-pivot suspension for gobbling up boulders and keeping traction on-point for wall rides and punchy climbs. A 29" front and 27.5-inch rear wheel keep handling playful, and an upgraded RockShox suspension package holds up to anything you can throw at it. Plus, it comes equipped with a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission that keeps shifts on-point, even under load. - Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient - The long, 170mm/170mm front and rear travel is more than enough for stomping big jumps and cleaning rock gardens - OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and wheels keep your ride light, stiff in all the right places, and smooth and quiet through the chunder - It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29-inch front -hoop and a stiff, yet nimble 27.5-inch rear wheel, and it can be set up as a 29er for more speed - You can tweak Slash for how and where you ride with Mino Link, adjustable leverage rate, and add an adjustable-angle headset (not included)

Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4 is a lightweight carbon trail bike built to rip up climbs and stay playful on descents. It gives you the confidence you want through roots and rocks, thanks to a 120mm/130mm RockShox suspension package with a Pike Select+ fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock. Plus, you can shift easy even under load with a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless transmission. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You're after a carbon trail bike that keeps weight to a minimum without compromising on capability. You like to ride everything – long alpine climbs, rooty aspen slalom, fast XC singletrack, and you want a bike that can keep up on the ups and hold its own on the downs. Keeping things light with a carbon frame is important to you, and you want the smooth-shifting performance of a direct mount transmission. THE TECH YOU GET An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130mm RockShox Pike Select+ fork with DebonAir spring, and Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, plus 120mm of rear travel from a RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock. A SRAM GX Eagle wireless transmission, SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic brakes, Bontrager Line dropper post, and tubeless-ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels. THE FINAL WORD If you're after a light carbon trail bike that balances a playful and capable ride, reach for Top Fuel 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4. Its ultra-lightweight frame pairs with a 4-way Mino Link lower suspension mount for taking control of your geometry and suspension feel. Plus, you get a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission and sweet RockShox suspension package. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Top Fuel Gen 4 delivers with an intensely lightweight build, improved in-frame storage, and more adjustability for all kinds of rides and riders - With 120mm rear and 130mm front RockShox suspension, it delivers a well balanced ride that stays efficient on the ups and playful on descents - The 4-way Mino Link makes it easy to adjust your geometry or leverage rate for how and where you want to ride - In-frame storage with an improved BITS bag system makes it easy to stash tools, tubes, and snacks - It's more upgrade-ready than ever, with room for bigger 140mm forks and longer-stroke shocks for up to 130mm of rear travel, plus room for extra-long dropper posts

A little bit (cross) country. A little bit rock and roll. The Joplin is a bit of an XC wild child, a light bike that’s heavy on capability with a “let’s go” attitude to any trail. Let’s go fast. Let’s go far. Let’s go until your legs are ready to give up, and then go some more. Let’s make every second count. Let’s carve rides out of busy days and put those lines on the map on your done list. The Joplin’s lean frame and 29-inch wheels float over washboard bumps with the same ease it devours jagged ledges. A geometry bred for long days in the saddle is blended with 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the rear, creating a capable climber that doesn’t flinch when roots get ragged and rocks start to roll. The lower link VPP suspension offers a responsive pedaling platform that’s ready to get up and go the moment you are. Whether you’re flossing rock gardens or making the rider in front of you your next hare, the Joplin is one rapid trail fox that will take you farther than you thought you could and give you the confidence to go bigger than you thought you would. With a size range that starts at XS, this bike brings big-wheel benefits to those of us in the fun-size category, too. And yes, every size in the line fits a water bottle inside the main triangle because XS doesn’t mean “do things by half”. Tying up the package is a range of component builds that weave the line between fun and fast, creating a bike that’s ready to race the distance or just race the clouds home. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! Build Highlights - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance Elite DPS rear shock - Race Face ARC Offset 27 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM X01 drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - Carbon CC frame - RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance Elite DPS rear shock - Race Face ARC Offset 27 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM X01 drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon C frame - Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock - Choice of Race Face AR Offset 30 rims or Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration – designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks – provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And, you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector. - Carbon C frame - Fox 36 Float Performance 160mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ rear shock - Race Face AR Offset 30 rims or Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post - MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide

The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick. The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration — designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks — provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe, it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second modular point in the rear dropouts allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution — either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector. The Megatower 2.0 Carbon S Reserve features an upgraded wheelset built with Santa Cruz Reserve 30 carbon rims, for superior stiffness and weight savings.

Top Fuel 9.8 is a full-suspension carbon mountain bike for riders who don't settle. Not for parts nor for one style of riding. It combines a high-end components package–including a SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic transmission–with a low-weight carbon frame for one unbelievably fun rig that's fast on flow and fun to ride on techy singletrack.  - You get clean shifts, even under load, with SRAM's smart, smooth, and completely wireless GX Eagle AXS transmission - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear - Mino Link lets you make small adjustments to your geometry quickly and easily, even mid-ride - This bike’s killer suspension setup is both efficient and ready to party - Wider Line Elite 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction

Fuel EX 9.8 GX AXS is a trail-charging machine that packs a punch on the singletrack with a lightweight and stiff carbon fiber frame that damps jarring vibrations and holds its own when you pick a line. It's loaded with the tech you want, like SRAM GX AXS wireless shifting for remarkably reliable shifting under load, plus a 150mm front and 140mm rear FOX Performance suspension package that smooths the roughest trails. It's all topped off with carbon Bontrager wheels that shed weight and keep tracking precise.  - Fuel EX Gen 6 gives you 140/150mm of travel and slack, adjustable geometry for an extra capable ride, plus, in-frame storage on all models — even alloy - It comes equipped with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line when things get hairy - You get the latest technology in SRAM's GX AXS 12-speed transmission for precision shifting — even under load, plus a FOX Performance suspension package - With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations - We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders and use the best-fitting wheels for each frame size: XS frames get 27.5-inch wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5-inch or 29-inch, and sizes M and up get 29-inch wheels

Fuel EX 9.9 combines a light and nimble carbon frame with Shimano's best drivetrain and top-shelf suspension for a ride that's ready to rally wherever you point it. It's dripping with high-end upgrades like buttery-smooth Kashima coat, quick-engaging carbon wheels, a super-slick one-piece bar and stem, and handy multi tool hidden in the steerer tube. You want a do-it-all mountain bike that's second to none. You care about it all—from a pristine carbon frame and wheels to the lightest and best drivetrain from Shimano, and you don't want to sacrifice suspension performance for anything. You have good taste, and you know it. A light and stiff OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 150mm FOX Factory 36 fork with EVOL air spring and GRIP2 damper and FOX Factory Float rear shock with 2-position damper that makes light work of the gnarliest rock gardens on the mountain. Carbon wheels that keep weight down while offering stiff and reliable tracking through rowdy terrain, and Shimano's finest drivetrain with the lightweight, reliable, and precise XTR component package. Plus, you'll get adjustable geometry for fine-tuning your ride and in-frame storage that lets you keep your setup tidy without leaving behind trail essentials. Fuel EX 9.9 is a top-tier trail bike that's built for riders with an affinity for the finer things in life. It's a complete package, with the industry's best components from the ground up, with Shimano's XTR drivetrain, FOX Factory fork, carbon wheels and frame, and geometry that's ready to be tuned for how you ride. - You can tackle any trail on the mountain with its progressive geometry that makes light work of steep, punchy climbs, and turns around to rally the descents - Its cream of the crop component package has you fully equipped with the finest shifting groupset from Shimano, and buttery-smooth suspension from Fox - It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy - With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch

Slash 9.9 is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it's no surprise it's the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. A full carbon frame, hard-charging suspension, fast-rolling carbon wheels, and a SRAM wireless electronic drivetrain and dropper make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro. It's right for you if... You're looking for the kind of enduro bike that can rip it up on the world's biggest stage. You like going fast, getting rowdy, and railing corners, and you want top-shelf electronic components that can keep up. The tech you get A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160mm of travel and a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with an updated Thru Shaft damper, a RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with extra-beefy 38mm stanchions. A wireless electronic SRAM X01 Eagle AXS drivetrain with a 10-52 cassette, Reverb AXS dropper, Bontrager RSL integrated bar/stem, and Line Pro 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub. The final word There's not a single part on this bike that wasn't made for ripping it up at insane speeds on the wildest enduro courses in the world. Fast, tough, fast, fun, fast. Did we mention this bike is fast? Why you'll love it - The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel - The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultralight, ultra-comfortable, and it looks awesome - We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage - Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster - A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear

Slash 9.9 is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it's no surprise it's the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. A full carbon frame, all-new hard-charging suspension with RockShox Flight Attendant, fast-rolling carbon wheels, and a SRAM wireless electronic drivetrain and dropper make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro. It's right for you if… You're looking for the kind of enduro bike that can rip it up on the world's biggest stage. You want the very latest tech like electronic shifting and the new Flight Attendant electronic damper from RockShox. The tech you get A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 160mm of travel and a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock with an updated Thru Shaft damper, a RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with extra-beefy 38mm stanchions. Plus, RockShox Flight Attendant wireless electronic damping control automagically adjusts your suspension to best suit the terrain. A wireless electronic SRAM X01 Eagle AXS drivetrain with a 10-52 cassette, Reverb AXS dropper, Bontrager RSL integrated bar/stem, and Line Pro 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive hub. The final word There's not a single part on this bike that wasn't made for ripping it up at insane speeds on the wildest enduro courses in the world. And you get RockShox Flight Attendant that automatically adjusts your suspension damping so you can focus on flying down the trail. Why you'll love it: - The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel - The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultralight, ultra-comfortable, and it looks awesome - RockShox Flight Attendant uses wireless sensors in the fork, shock, and crank to automatically adjust your suspension damping to the terrain. It's one less distraction from the trail ahead - Wider seat tube, wider dropper-the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster - A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - Carbon C frame - FOX 34 Float Performance 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Santa Cruz Reserve carbon 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Slash 9.9 XTR is the fastest enduro mountain bike in the lineup, so it's no surprise it's the go-to ride for the pros of Trek Factory Racing Enduro. A full carbon frame, hard-charging suspension, fast-rolling carbon wheels, and a Shimano XTR drivetrain make this top-of-the-line ride the undisputed king of enduro. - The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel - The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultralight, ultra-comfortable, and it looks awesome - We added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage - Wider seat tube, wider dropper—the 34.9mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster - A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear

The Tallboy cuts a whole new swath across the trail bike landscape. The Santa Cruz Tallboy muddles the line between XC and trail with 110mm of rear wheel travel paired with a 120mm Fox 34 Performance fork. Fast-rolling Race Face ARC 29er wheels wrapped in front- and rear-specific Maxxis tires come stock, or you can upgrade to Santa Cruz’s own Reserve carbon rims for the ultimate do-anything wheelset. The Tallboy climbs almost as well as a straight-up cross-country bike, due in part to the 12 wide-ranging gears from SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain. But it shows its true colors when the trail turns downward, where SRAM Level TL brakes put precise control and reliable power at your fingertips and the brilliantly simple yet effective suspension design keeps you glued to your line without weighing you down. The Tallboy’s short-travel chassis gives it scalpel-like handling while maintaining tremendous trail capability. At first glance, 110mm of travel might seem like it’ll get overwhelmed on technical trails, but 110mm of travel designed and tuned by the experts at Santa Cruz will usher you through some pretty fast, hairy terrain long before waving the white flag, delivering the descending goods for a fraction of the climbing costs.

At the 2017 World Cup season opener in Lourdes, Loris Vergier, Luca Shaw, and Greg Minnaar qualified 1, 3, and 6 aboard the ‘controversy machine’—a V10 with a new swingarm rolling on 29-inch wheels. The clouds broke open before the top qualifiers, soaking the track, and the question of technological supremacy would have to wait…for five weeks, when Greg Minnaar climbed to the top step at Ft. William for the seventh time. Over the next winter, using what we learned during the 2017 race season, we set about designing an entirely new V10—longer reach, better shock rate, and better frame and cable protection. All three frame sizes (and Reserve carbon DH wheels) were designed and manufactured in time for a week of testing before the Ft. William World Cup in 2018. Greg crashed in those sessions, breaking his arm, and effectively ending his season. A few days later, Luca qualified first and Loris third on the new bike. Loris put down a scorcher in the finals that only fellow Frenchman Amaury Pierron could top, but Luca flatted high on course and had to cruise down. The new school had arrived, and they had new wheels. Testing continued throughout the 2018 season, usually in the form of link sets designed to tweak the shock rate or make minor alterations in geometry. We had the big variables figured out, but fine-tuning the suspension under the Syndicate during World Cup season guaranteed regular, high-level feedback and lots of high-stakes puzzling. The result is perhaps the most refined suspension performance available outside of a World Cup pit. That brings us to now—kind of. Pairing 29-inch wheels with 215mm of travel makes a juggernaut of a race bike, but racing isn’t everything. Depending on the type of trails or riding style you’re into, breaking out the biggest artillery might not be ideal. Rider height also looms large when deciding which wheel size is optimal and a lot of people may opt for smaller wheels. So we decided to make a 27.5 V10, too. No compromises, no gimmicks, no shortcuts—it was designed in parallel to the 29er V10 as an original suspension platform and chassis. The 27.5 bike comes in Small, Medium, and Large, while the 29 comes in Medium, Large, and XL. Make your choice according to your size or riding style, and you’ll be the recipient of every bit of work and puzzling that’s gone into the Syndicate’s race bikes. The most successful bike in downhill history shows no signs of slowing down. - Carbon CC frame - FOX 40 Performance Elite, 203mm fork - FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil rear shock - Race Face ARC HD 30 rims with DT 350 hubs - Maxxis Assegai tires - 7-speed SRAM GX DH-specific drivetrain

Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS is an ultralight carbon XC mountain bike that's ready to lay down rubber on race day. Its SLR Mountain Carbon frame is as light as it is meticulous, with a high modulus layup that gives you all the stiffness you crave, and none of the weight. XC courses get rowdier every year, so it's equipped with a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension to smooth your roll without kicking pedaling efficiency to the wind. It's all topped off with a carbon cockpit and SRAM's wireless GX AXS Transmission. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… Party laps are fun, but you're ready to race. You want a cross-country steed that sprints up climbs, hammers to the finish, and feels good doing it thanks to 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension. From wheels to cockpit, you crave carbon, and you want the most meticulous high-mod carbon layup we offer on a mountain bike. THE TECH YOU GET A featherweight, high-modulus SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110mm of front suspension from a RockShox SID fork with DebonAir spring and Rush RL damper, and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock-all with remote lockout. A fully wireless SRAM GX AXS 12-speed electronic transmission, Bontrager Kovee Comp 30 wheels, carbon Bontrager Line Pro carbon bars, Bontrager Line Dropper post, and SRAM Level Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. THE FINAL WORD Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS is bred for racing and comes from a pedigree of champions. You get our top carbon XC full-suspension frame dripping with carbon components, and a fully-wireless groupset that keeps going after the cows come home. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - You get a 110mm fork and 80mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses - You don't have to compromise stiffness for weight savings thanks to the SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's intensely light, stiff, and responsive - IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed - Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter - SRAM's wireless electronic GX AXS transmission is built tough and keeps shifting precise, even under load

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon C frame - FOX Step-Cast 32 Performance, 100mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Race Face AR Offset 25 29 Rims with DT 370 hubs - Maxxis Aspen tires - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain

The tin lizard has ascended the evolutionary ladder and is now a fully-imagined carbon fiber creature. It’s Darwinism in action. Santa Cruz took the fun-loving, shreddy spirit and adjustability of the beloved aluminum Chameleon and added a lighter, faster, more advanced version of the species. It’s a do-it-all hardtail that is as happy making the most of backyard booter (mis)adventures as it is fully-loaded with camp gear and a color-matched dangle mug. Speaking of color-matched, the carbon chameleon SE version features custom blue Hope hubs and headset that make this reptile stand out from the crowd. Two bottle cage mounts, including a triple-bolt cargo cage mount under the downtube mean you can escape from the crowds, too. The Chameleon changes to suit its environment. Twenty-niner or 27.5-plus, geared or single-speed, this adaptable hardtail utilizes a suite of simple, swappable dropouts to convert it from aggro trail charger to single-speed racer to husky bikepacking mule, or anything in between. Depending on setup and skill level, the Chameleon is capable on a wide range of terrain—aggressive trail riding to jump lines to all-around use. Going for maximum speed and rollability? Go 29er. Riding mostly loose terrain? Get some Plus tires that provide traction for days.

Session 8 is a downhill mountain bike with a burly alloy frame and high-pivot suspension design that keeps you nimble, planted, and blazing fast on even the most punishing runs. - New suspension layout with a high pivot and idler pulley increases traction, carries more speed, and reduces pedal kickback for more stability - Virtually zero pedal kickback means you’ll stay confidently planted and in control during descents—especially when landing jumps or drops - The high pivot design delivers a more efficient rearward axle path so you’ll carry more speed and your wheel won’t get hung up on obstacles - Adjust your suspension progression by flipping the lower shock mount chip—20% for plush park rides, 25% for racing efficiency - Our new DH sizing system is based on reach, not rider height, which is the most important factor in a great downhill bike fit

Top Fuel 9.8 is a high-performance full suspension mountain bike for endurance racers and riders who don't settle for one style of riding. It combines the best qualities of XC and trail bikes for an unbelievably fun, efficient, and capable rig. It's fast on flow, shreds big singletrack, and conquers endurance events. The 9.8 is built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and across-the-board parts upgrades, including a 120mm FOX Performance 34 Step-Cast fork, Shimano XT drivetrain, and carbon wheels and bars. It's right for you if... You want an efficient, capable, short-travel trail bike that excels at endurance and stage racing and can handle rough trails and even XC races. You appreciate the performance advantage of carbon and want a superlight bike with race-level components and suspension. The tech you get A full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, upgraded 120mm Fox Performance 34 Step-Cast Float fork with GRIP damper, 115mm of rear travel with a FOX Performance Float shock, and a 1x12 Shimano XT drivetrain. Plus, wide carbon Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub for fast engagement, TwistLoc dual remote suspension lockout, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon handlebar, and upgraded Shimano SLX brakes. The final word Top Fuel 9.8 is an efficient, capable, and ridiculously fun short-travel carbon trail bike with the performance boost of upgraded parts like the drivetrain, fork, and brakes. It's built to rip technical terrain and descents, speed through flow sections, and withstand the beating endurance races dole out. Why you'll love it - This bike wants to go fast—it's built with no-nonsense, high-performance parts - You get a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness in the rough and Knock Block frame defense to protect against spinning bars and fork crowns - TwistLoc simultaneously locks out front and rear shocks for climbs and sprints with the simple Grip Shift-like motion - Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction - This short-travel trail bike gives you a suspension setup that’s capable in several MTB disciplines, and especially suited to endurance events

Fully dialed at every size: Proportional Geometry and frame stiffness tune. Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear center grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics. We tailor stiffness for every size to ensure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders mean greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes. - VPP™ VPP™ stands for virtual pivot point - an engineering principal synonymous with high performance that spans from short travel platforms like the Tallboy right up to our DH World Cup-winning V10. - 120mm VPP™ Travel Some call 120mm "short travel", others call it all the travel you'll need. The Tallboy is an efficient XC pedaler with a geo and shock tune that makes it way more capable than the millimeters suggest. - Snappy Suspension The Tallboy has a lower starting ratio and an increased ending ratio of the leverage curve. This makes it really sensitive further into the travel and helps the bike ride higher in its stroke, producing a more responsive, snappy feel. - Bump Buster Significantly reducing peak anti-squat (over previous generations of the Tallboy), has improved both small bump sensitivity and square-edge compliance. And, because anti-squat values trend with ant-rise, we were also able to reduce the anti-rise to improve the braking sensitivity. - Glovebox: Always Within Reach Place your ride essentials securely in the Tallboy's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick. The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. It’s a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails. Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in Santa Cruz's line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration — designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks — provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom-out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits. In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe, it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second modular point in the rear dropouts allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the rider’s rearward weight distribution — either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here. The Megatower isn’t all fight and fury, it’s smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector, and ribbed chainstay protector. - SRAM GX drivetrain - Fox 36 Float Performance fork - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

You can’t define the Maverick in just one line. You’re not here to be whatever somebody else thinks you should be... and neither is the Maverick. You’re here to get down. You’re here to go fast. Not fast for a girl. Just damn fast. So is the Maverick. Did someone say smile more? No problem. Tell ‘em to look closer as you set your quads on fire churning up the last brutal climb that makes the downhill taste that much sweeter. When you live for that magical space between pleasure and pain, the Maverick is the bike that won’t say no when you say yes. With 140mm of supportive rear travel complimented by 150mm of front suspension and obstacle-eating 29" wheels, this bike isn’t measured by what it can do. It’s measured by what’s left to do. The lower link VPP suspension soaks up big bumps with a pedal-efficient design that’s easy to tune exactly how you want it. Whether you’re hauling down root waterfalls, biting into big ledges, or soaking up the chatter, the Maverick isn’t here to tell you how to ride — she enables you to ride wherever you decide. Want to change the geometry? The integrated flip chip means all you have to do is grab an Allen key and, in under a minute, you can slacken the headtube and drop the bottom bracket for an extra-planted feel no matter how steep the descent gets. Every size frame fits a water bottle inside the front triangle. After all, some days are made for riding lean. Other days are made for dusk-to-dawn solo sojourns that require an extra bottle in addition to a rucksack. It’s time to escape the shoulda’s and the coulda’s. Write your own rules and explore trails until you run out of water or daylight (whichever comes last). The Maverick is just the pen. Maverick C S build highlights: - Carbon C frame - RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm fork - RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock - SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - SRAM Code R brakes - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

Fuel EX 9.8 is a hard-charging trail bike with a light and stiff carbon frame that's smooth, quiet, and holds its own when you pick a line. It's loaded with the latest tech like a wireless SRAM GX AXS drivetrain that's super clean looking and customizable. 150mm front and 140mm rear suspension keep you in control on the roughest trails and it's all topped off with carbon Bontrager wheels with a quick-engaging hub. You want a full suspension ride that can handle anything you throw its way. You want the vibration damping benefits of a carbon frame and wheels, rock-gobbling premium suspension, and appreciate when you can keep your setup clean and minimalist with wireless 12-speed shifting. A light and stiff carbon frame with a full FOX Performance suspension package that turns chunky rock gardens into smooth sailing. Carbon wheels that keep weight down while offering stiff and reliable tracking. Plus, the wireless shifting of SRAM GX AXS, and tubeless hoops and tires so you can spend less time fixing flats. Finally, you'll find adjustable geometry and in-frame storage for keeping your setup dialed just for you. Fuel EX 9.8 is the evolution of years of trail riding, with longer front geometry for taking on steep descents, and a steeper seat tube for hammering back up to do it again. Its carbon frame keeps things light, and SRAM GX AXS shifting takes things up a notch for those who want the latest tech. - Its lightweight carbon frame and progressive geometry are built to tackle steep and gnarly descents and punchy climbs alike - It comes with light and stiff carbon wheels that make quick work of technical terrain and keep you on your line, even when things get hairy - You get the latest technology in SRAM's workhorse GX groupset, with wireless AXS shifting - With the adjustable angle headset (angled cups sold separately) and Mino Link, you can choose from six different geometry configurations Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch

A little bit (cross) country. A little bit rock and roll. The Joplin is a bit of an XC wild child, a light bike that’s heavy on capability with a “let’s go” attitude to any trail. Let’s go fast. Let’s go far. Let’s go until your legs are ready to give up, and then go some more. Let’s make every second count. Let’s carve rides out of busy days and put those lines on the map on your done list. The Joplin’s lean frame and 29-inch wheels float over washboard bumps with the same ease it devours jagged ledges. A geometry bred for long days in the saddle is blended with 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the rear, creating a capable climber that doesn’t flinch when roots get ragged and rocks start to roll. The lower link VPP suspension offers a responsive pedaling platform that’s ready to get up and go the moment you are. Whether you’re flossing rock gardens or making the rider in front of you your next hare, the Joplin is one rapid trail fox that will take you farther than you thought you could and give you the confidence to go bigger than you thought you would. With a size range that starts at XS, this bike brings big-wheel benefits to those of us in the fun-size category, too. And yes, every size in the line fits a water bottle inside the main triangle because XS doesn’t mean “do things by half”. Tying up the package is a range of component builds that weave the line between fun and fast, creating a bike that’s ready to race the distance or just race the clouds home. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! Build Highlights - Carbon C frame - FOX 34 Float Performance 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Race Face AR Offset 27 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork, the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Knowing your answer, we mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side. Build Highlights - Carbon C frame - FOX 34 Float Performance 130mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Race Face AR Offset 27 29-inch rims - Maxxis Minion tires - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

The Santa Cruz Hightower brings versatility and brawn to the game while hitting a sweet spot for aggressive trail riding. It sports 135mm of rear travel, fast-rolling 29er wheels, and a 67-degree head angle. The Hightower gives you the extra bit of confidence to let off the brakes and let 'er rip through the rough stuff. It feels well-balanced in the air and corners like a champ. At the same time, it has impeccable trail manners and pedals efficiently, so you won’t get that ‘too much bike’ feeling if you end up doing an extra lap or pushing your ride further into the hills. The C S build elevates your game on the trail. Its carbon C frame is of the same pedigree that proved carbon’s place in the world of mountain biking, offering unmatched durability and reliability. The S build comes stock with burly Race Face ARC rims laced to DT 350 hubs for a tough, smooth-spinning wheelset that lowers rotating mass. But, you can also upgrade to Santa Cruz’s Reserve carbon wheels, unrivaled in the world of carbon mountain wheels. A 140mm Fox 36 Float fork and a Fox DPS shock pair well with Santa Cruz's VPP suspension. You’ll appreciate the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain’s massive 12-gear range and crisp shifts, allowing exploration of the steepest, most technical terrain out there. The Hightower’s SRAM Guide R brakes take no shortcuts to deliver high-power and precise control. The WTB saddle and RockShox Reverb stealth dropper put you in control in myriad riding scenarios, all with clean lines and lightweight performance.

Slash 9 GX AXS T-Type is an enduro mountain bike that gives you top performance in an alloy package. It's built on a high-pivot chassis that boosts traction for punchy climbs and keeps stability a priority when you point it straight down. A mixed setup with a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel keeps handling playful. Plus, you get an upgraded 170mm/170mm RockShox suspension package that holds up to anything you can throw at it, all wrapped up with a wireless SRAM GX AXS transmission that keeps shifts on-point. - Its high-pivot suspension gives you insane control for hairy descents, while carefully tuned anti-squat and oversized pulleys make pedaling astonishingly efficient. - The long, 170mm/170mm front and rear travel is more than enough for stomping big jumps and cleaning rock gardens - It comes ready to roll with a mixed wheel setup that gives you a fast-rolling 29in front hoop and a stiff, yet nimble 27.5in rear wheel, and can be set up as a 29er for more speed. - You can tweak Slash for how and where you ride with Mino Link, adjustable leverage rate, and add an adjustable-angle headset (not included). - Internal storage gives you a spot to stash tools and snacks, and it's available on all models.

Stretching its legs to a full 150mm of VPP travel, the Hightower LT was created to the meet demands of the Santa Cruz Enduro World Series race team and designed for maximum speed in big terrain. Matched with a 150mm fork, the 29in-wheeled LT is traveled-up and pared-down for pure performance. The Hightower LT Carbon C S build features a great selection of components designed for the rigors of trail use. SRAM's GX Eagle drivetrain and Code R brakes offer seamless shifting and precise braking control, and a tubeless-ready Race Face wheelset wrapped in Maxxis Minion tires puts down meaty traction for dependable grip at speed. For even better acceleration and response upgrade to the Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon wheelset and crush your personal bests everywhere you ride. Suspension travel is controlled by a Fox 36 fork and Fox Float DPS shock, offering a stiff chassis with big-hit chops. A Race Face cockpit, RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost, and WTB Silverado Pro saddle finish the build. From the Chilean Andes to the French Alps, across the pond to the Coastal Range of British Columbia and back to the seashore of Finale Ligure, this is the race-ready weapon that SC's enduro team choose for every contest on their globe-trotting quest for podiums (and good times).

Top Fuel 9 Gen 4 is an alloy trail bike that's ready to billy-goat up long climbs and rip back to the bottom for another lap. It gives you the rugged benefits of a lightweight aluminum frame, plus the upgrades you crave, like fully wireless shifting from SRAM's GX Eagle AXS transmission, 4-piston hydraulic brakes, and a 120mm/130mm FOX suspension package. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You like balance in most things you do – a combination of climbing power and descending confidence, nimble handling and full-suspension comfort, bike budget and component performance. You like the durability and affordability that an alloy frame offers, and want upgrades where they matter most. THE TECH YOU GET An Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame equipped with a 4-way Mino Link lower shock mount for tweaking geometry and suspension leverage rate. A 130mm FOX Rhythm 34 fork with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper, plus 120mm of rear travel from a Fox Performance Float DPS shock with a 3-position damper. It's topped off with a wireless electronic SRAM GX Eagle transmission, 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, a Bontrager Line dropper post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels. THE FINAL WORD Top Fuel 9 Gen 4 is built for those who want the best of both worlds. It's a great choice for all-around trail riders who may start the day with a pedal fest, but end it with long descents. It delivers on upgrades where you want them most, like your suspension and groupset, but keeps the price down with an alloy frame. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Its lightweight frame and versatile geometry make it the perfect choice for all kinds of rides and all kinds of riders - The 4-way Mino Link makes it easy to adjust your geometry or leverage rate for how and where you want to ride - You get the sweetest alloy build with a fully wireless SRAM transmission, upgraded suspension, and a light yet rugged frame for all-mountain ripping - The Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame is robust, yet light, and packs in updated internal frame storage for easy access to gear and snacks - It's more upgrade-ready than ever, with room for bigger 140mm forks and longer-stroke shocks for up to 130mm of rear travel, plus room for extra-long dropper posts

Light enough to scorch hot laps and tough enough to endure a long-distance beating, the Blur does it all without compromise. No matter how demanding your next XC endeavor, the Blur is ready to go full gas, 24/7. Make no mistake, at just 2060g, this is our lightest-ever 100mm full suspension frame. The ultra efficient VPP suspension design, complemented by a dual remote lockout and super stiff carbon frame, means you’ve got more thrust-on-demand than SpaceX. The one-piece carbon VPP rear triangle shares a similar twin upright architecture to our World Cup-winning downhill bikes. Paired with a one-piece carbon front-end it delivers a lateral stiffness and tracking ability you just don’t see on featherweight bikes of this genre. Confidence-inspiring geometry and components worth their salt allow you to shoot through those sketchy overtaking lines that are the difference between getting on the podium or ‘winning’ the wooden spoon. - Carbon C frame - FOX Step-Cast 34 Float Performance, 110mm fork - FOX Float Performance DPS rear shock - Race Face AR Offset 25 29 Rims with DT 370 hubs - Maxxis Rekon tires - 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain - RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost