2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata 4 CC Apex
SRAM Apex + CC Frame
2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata 4 CC Apex
Key Features
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Frame Material: Carbon
Specs
- Carbon CC frame
- SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide bottom bracket
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t cassette
- SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd chain
- SRAM Apex, 42t XS/S: 170mm, M/L: 172.5mm, XL/XXL 175mm crankset
- SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd derailleur
- SRAM Apex right shifter
- SRAM Apex brakes
- SRAM Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm rotors
- Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar, 31.8 XS/S: 42cm, M: 44cm, L/XL/XXL: 46cm handlebar
- FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB headset
- WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo saddle
- Zipp Service Course, 27.2 All Sizes: 350mm seatpost
- Zipp Service Course Stem All Sizes: 70mm stem
- WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c front rim
- DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h front hub
- Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO front tire
- WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c rear rim
- DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h rear hub
- Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO rear tire
Learn More About the 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata 4 CC Apex
The 2026 Stigmata Apex delivers Santa Cruz’s race-bred gravel capability with a rugged, wide-range drivetrain and premium Carbon CC construction. Built for fast mixed-surface riding, loaded adventures, and performance-driven gravel miles, this build balances durability, efficiency, and comfort over long distances.
Frame & Chassis
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Carbon CC Frame – Santa Cruz’s top-tier carbon layup offers maximum stiffness-to-weight with excellent ride compliance for rough terrain.
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Geometry – Optimized for long gravel rides, off-road stability, and confident descending.
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Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide for efficiency and compatibility with wide gearing.
Drivetrain & Shifting
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed for MTB-level range and gravel versatility.
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Shifter: Right-hand SRAM Apex for clean, intuitive control.
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Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50t—massive gear range for steep climbs and fast flats.
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Crankset: SRAM Apex 42t
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XS/S: 170mm
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M/L: 172.5mm
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XL/XXL: 175mm
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Chain: SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed, built for strength and smooth shifting.
Braking System
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Brakes: SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes for consistent modulation on road and dirt.
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Rotors: SRAM Centerline 160mm, Centerlock front and rear for reliable stopping power and heat management.
Cockpit & Touchpoints
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Handlebar: Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL, 31.8mm clamp
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XS/S: 42cm
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M: 44cm
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L/XL/XXL: 46cm
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Stem: Zipp Service Course 70mm
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Seatpost: Zipp Service Course 27.2 x 350mm
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Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium with CroMo rails
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Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB for smooth, low-stack integration.
Wheels & Tires
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Rims:
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Front: WTB ASYM i25 28h, 700c
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Rear: WTB ASYM i25 28h, 700c
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Hubs:
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Front: DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h
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Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h
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Tires:
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Front: Maxxis Rambler 700x45c, DC, EXO
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Rear: Maxxis Rambler 700x45c, DC, EXO
These wide 45c tires with EXO protection deliver traction, comfort, and puncture resistance on mixed terrain.
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The Ride Experience
The Stigmata Apex is built to go far, ride fast, and handle anything from rough gravel to smooth tarmac. With massive 10-50t gearing, a lightweight Carbon CC frame, and reliable Apex-level components, it’s equally at home in gravel races, backroad adventures, and endurance touring.
Geometry Data By Frame Size
Measurements primarily in millimeters (mm) unless otherwise noted.
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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| Reach | 390 | 405 | 420 | 435 | 450 |
| Stack | 564 | 576 | 600 | 612 | 631 |
| Seat Tube Length | 455 | 485 | 515 | 545 | 575 |
| Front Center | 625 | 645 | 668 | 688 | 710 |
| BB Height | 278 | 280 | 280 | 282 | 282 |
| BB Drop | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 74 |
| Wheelbase | 1043 | 1063 | 1087 | 1108 | 1130 |
| Rear Center | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 | 423 |
| Head Tube Length | 105 | 120 | 145 | 160 | 180 |
| Top Tube Length | 552 | 570 | 592 | 610 | 631 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Standover Height | 728 | 753 | 778 | 804 | 830 |
Detailed Specs By Build Kit
| Build | Apex | Rival-1x AXS | Rival-2x AXS | Force-1x AXS RSV | Force-2x AXS RSV | Frame |
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| Price | $3999 | $4899 | $4999 | $7699 | $6999 | $2699 |
| Material | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, 40mm | Carbon | - |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 12spd | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS | SRAM Rival AXS, 12spd | SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 12spd | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | - |
| Front Derailleur | - | - | SRAM Rival AXS Wide | - | SRAM Force Wide AXS, 12spd | - |
| Right Shifter | SRAM Apex | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM Force AXS, 12spd | SRAM Force AXS, 12spd | - |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR 10-44t | SRAM XG-1250 10-36t | SRAM XG-1271 XPLR 10-44t | SRAM XG1270, 10-36t | - |
| Chain | Rival Apex, 12spd | SRAM Rival, 12spd | SRAM Rival, 12spd | SRAM Force, 12spd | SRAM Force, 12spd | - |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB | SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB | SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB | SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB | SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB | - |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | - |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | - |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO, TR | - |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 24h | DT Swiss 350, 12x100, Centerlock, 24h | - |
| Front Rim | WTB EZR i23p 700c | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c | Reserve 25|GR 700c | Reserve 25|GR 700c | - |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 36t, 24h | DT Swiss 350, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 36t, 24h | - |
| Rear Rim | WTB EZR i23p 700c | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c | Easton ARC Offset 25 700c | Reserve 25|GR 700c | Reserve 25|GR 700c | - |
| Front Rotor | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm | SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock | SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock | SRAM CLX R, Centerlock, 160mm | SRAM CLX R, Centerlock, 160mm | - |
| Rear Rotor | Avid Centerline, Centerlock, 160mm | SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock | SRAM Paceline 160mm, Centerlock | SRAM CLX R, Centerlock, 160mm | SRAM CLX R, Centerlock, 160mm | - |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t | SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40t | SRAM Rival DUB Wide, 43/30 | SRAM Force AXS DUB, 40t | SRAM Force Wide 43/30t | - |
| Handlebars | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar | Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR Bar | Zipp Service Course SL-70 XPLR Bar | - |
| Stem | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | Zipp Service Course Stem, 70mm | - |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti | - |
| Seatpost | Zipp Service Course, 27.2 | Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm | Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm | RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR, 27.2, 75mm | Easton EC70, 27.2, Zero Offset, 350mm | - |
| Grips | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape | Velo Bar Tape | - |
| Battery Charger | - | SRAM eTap Powerpack | SRAM eTap Powerpack | SRAM eTap Powerpack | SRAM eTap Powerpack | - |
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