The party never ends with this Santa Cruz.

The Stigmata is back with more mountain bike standards. The frame clears up to 45mm or 2.1" tires. The 2.1" option can be joined with a Force/X01 mashup kit. Then you have an incredible drop-bar singletrack and gravel rallycat. The geo is tweaked to improve handling for smaller riders 5'3" and up.

The threaded bottom brackets and fender mounts are favorites. There's less toe overlap, too. And it's all topped up with a 12mm front axle, flat mount brakes, and build-specific Reserve wheel packages. This bike is made for whatever you want it for.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon CC

  • Wheel Size

    700c & 650b

  • Tire Clearance

    45mm & 2.1"

  • 2022 Santa Cruz Stigmata 3 in Gloss Brut and Grey
  • 2022 Santa Cruz Stigmata 3 in Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon

Specifications

2022 Santa Cruz Stigmata 3

Kit RIVAL GRX FORCE 1X FORCE KIT 650B FORCE 2X KIT 700C
Price $4299USD $4799USD $6299USD $6299USD $6099USD
Weight 8.89kg / 19.6lbs 8.47kg / 18.68lbs 8.6kg / 18.96lbs 8.82kg / 19.44lbs 8.38kg / 18.47lbs
Wheel Size 700c 700c 700c 650b 700c
Rear Derailleur Rival 1 Long Cage, 11sp Shimano GRX, 11spd SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd SRAM Force eTap AXS Medium Cage, 12spd
Shifters SRAM Rival 1 Shimano GRX 810 SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12spd SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12spd SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12spd
Crankset Easton EA90, 40t - 170mm (52), 172.5mm (54-56), 175mm (58-60) Shimano GRX 11spd, 48/31t SRAM Force 1, 42t SRAM Force 1, 42t SRAM Force Wide, 43/30t
Cassette SRAM PG1150, 11spd, 10-42t Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-34t SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1270, 10-36t
Front Derailleur Shimano GRX Braze-On, 11spd SRAM Force Wide eTap AXS, 12spd
Chain SRAM PC1170 Shimano SLX M7000, 11spd SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd SRAM Force, 12spd
Bottom Bracket Easton BSA BB Shimano Ultegra BB SRAM DUB SRAM DUB SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide
Brakes SRAM Rival 1 Flat Mount Shimano GRX 810 SRAM Force SRAM Force SRAM Force
Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 160mm Shimano RT80 Ice Tech Centerlock, 160mm SRAM CLX R Center Lock 160mm SRAM CLX R Center Lock 160mm SRAM CLX R Center Lock 160mm
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Bars Easton EA50 AX Easton EA70 AX Easton EA70 AX Easton EA70 AX Easton EA70 AX
Stem Easton EA50 Stem Easton EA90 Easton EA90 Easton EA90 Easton EA90
Grips Velo Bar Tape Velo Bar Tape Velo Bar Tape Velo Bar Tape Velo Bar Tape
Front Hub DT Swiss 370 100X12 DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
Rear Hub DT Swiss 370,142x12, XD, 28h DT Swiss 350, 12x142, 11spd, Centerlock, 28h DT 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h DT 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h DT 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h
Rims WTB EZR i23p 700c DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29" DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29" RaceFace ARC Offset 25 650b DT Swiss XR 361 Asym 29"
Rim Options Reserve 22 700c Carbon Rim Reserve 25 650b Carbon Rim Reserve 22 700c Carbon Rim
Spokes Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race
Front Tire Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c Maxxis Ravager 700x40c, EXO WTB Ranger 27.5"x2.0", TCS Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c
Rear Tire Maxxis Ravager EXO, 700x40c Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c Maxxis Ravager 700x40c, EXO WTB Ranger 27.5"x2.0", TCS Maxxis Rambler, 700x40c
Tubes Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stan's Sealant Stan's Sealant Stan's Sealant
Seat Post Easton EA50, 27.2, 12mm offset, 350mm Easton EC70, Zero Offset Easton EC70, Zero Offset Easton EC70, Zero Offset Easton EC70, Zero Offset
Saddle WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt

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Carbon CC Frame

A lighter frame for faster climbing. It can handle anything you encounter on the trails. But it's still backed by a Lifetime Warranty for extra peace of mind.

Geometry

2022 Santa Cruz Stigmata 3

700c
Size 52 54 56 58 60
Reach 372mm 380mm 388mm 392mm 405mm
Stack 555mm 576mm 596mm 609mm 628mm
Head Tube Angle 71° 71.5° 72° 72° 72°
Seat Tube Length 495mm 520mm 545mm 565mm 590mm
Front Center 595mm 600mm 610mm 618mm 637mm
BB Height 280mm 282mm 282mm 284mm 284mm
BB Drop 74mm 72mm 72mm 70mm 70mm
Wheelbase 1009mm 1015mm 1025mm 1034mm 1053mm
Rear Center 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Head Tube Length 130mm 150mm 170mm 185mm 205mm
Top Tube Length 526mm 545mm 565mm 572mm 591mm
Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Standover Height 754mm 776mm 797mm 816mm 834mm
650b
Size 52 54 56 58 60
Reach 372mm 380mm 388mm 392mm 405mm
Stack 555mm 576mm 596mm 609mm 628mm
Head Tube Angle 71° 71.5° 72° 72° 72°
Seat Tube Length 495mm 520mm 545mm 565mm 590mm
Front Center 595mm 600mm 610mm 618mm 637mm
BB Height 277mm 279mm 279mm 281mm 281mm
BB Drop 74mm 72mm 72mm 70mm 70mm
Wheelbase 1009mm 1015mm 1025mm 1034mm 1053mm
Rear Center 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Head Tube Length 130mm 150mm 170mm 185mm 205mm
Top Tube Length 526mm 545mm 565mm 572mm 591mm
Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Standover Height 754mm 776mm 797mm 816mm 834mm
Bike Geometry Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

2022 Santa Cruz Stigmata 3

  • Can I run a dropper post on this bike?

    Yes, it has options for internally-routed dropper posts. Just order a 27.2mm post.

  • Does this bike work with fenders?

    Yes, it works with up to 700x35 or 27.5x2.0 tires with fenders. These parts vary greatly, so use these numbers as guidelines.

  • What do I need to mount fenders?

    Santa Cruz bikes and frames have a custom seat stay mount, as there's no seat stay bridge on this model. Besides that, you should only need the hardware that comes with the fenders.

  • Can I use the fender mounts for a rack?

    No, they're only for fenders. They weren't built to carry a rack or weight.

  • What's the maximum tire size?

    Up to 700x45 or 27.5x2.1".

  • Can I use "Road+" tires on this bike?

    Yes, they'll work on pavement or moderate terrain. For rocky or uneven terrain, use something in the 700x35-45c range.larger to keep the BB higher. Like 27.5x2.0, or something in the

  • Can I get wheel axles without handles?

    This bike has Rockshox Maxle Ultimate axles for ease of use. For the cleanest setup, use Maxle Stealth or another aftermarket product. The front axle is 125mm long, 12mm diameter, 12mm thread length, M12x1.50 thread. The rear axle is 174mm long, 12mm diameter, 20mm thread length, M12x1.75 thread.

  • I want a different fork. What are the important specs?

    It's a 395mm axle-crown fork, so you want to get close to that. Santa Cruz specs 50mm rake on 49, 52, and 54cm bikes. And 45mm rake on larger sizes.

  • What kind of headset does this bike use?

    41mm upper and 52mm lower integrated headset cups. The SHIS name is IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40. The fork uses an integrated 1.5" crown race with a 36° taper angle. Every Stigmata comes with a compatible headset, whether you're buying a frameset or a complete bike.

  • What front derailleurs are compatible?

    The bike accepts electronic FDs, or modern cable-actuated FDs from Shimano (7000/8000/9000 series). Mechanic FDs from SRAM won't work. They don't have an integrated housing stop needed for the cable routing.

  • What brake rotor size is compatible?

    This bike uses standard "flat-mount" brake mounts. They're compatible with 140mm or 160mm rotors.

  • What cranks are compatible?

    This bike uses a 68mm threaded BB. Any compatible crank should work.

  • What size chainrings fit?

    Up to 42t for 1x. Up to a 36t small ring and a 50t big ring for 2x.

  • How many water bottles cages can I use?

    There are mounts for three bottles. One under the downtube and two in the front triangle.