The Blur is built for riders who value speed but refuse to be limited by it. You love chasing PRs and lining up for the occasional race, but your favorite rides don't always end at the finish line. You want a bike that climbs efficiently, responds instantly, and inspires confidence when the trail turns technical. The Blur blends race-inspired performance with everyday capability for riders who measure success by the quality of the ride as much as the result.
Short Travel, Long Leash
The all-new Santa Cruz Blur 5 pushes beyond the boundaries of a traditional XC race bike, combining podium-worthy efficiency with the confidence and capability to tackle bigger trails. Increased travel, modern geometry, and refined Superlight™ suspension deliver greater control on technical terrain while preserving the quick acceleration and climbing efficiency that have long defined the Blur.
With 120mm of front and rear travel, the Blur feels equally at home chasing finish lines or exploring beyond your usual route. It rewards hard efforts, encourages bigger adventures, and proves that speed and capability no longer have to come at the expense of one another.
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WHO IS THE RIDER?
KEY FEATURES
- Style: Cross Country
- Travel: 120mm Front / 120mm Rear
- Wheels: 29" Wheels
- Frame Material: CC Carbon
- Frame Weight: 4.36 lb / 1.98 kg (CC carbon, Medium)
- Size Range: S - XL
- Price Range: Complete $4,900 - $13,400
WHAT WE LOVE
The biggest improvements aren't always found on the spec sheet. They're the ones you'll notice every time you hit the trail.
BEYOND XC
The speed and efficiency you'd expect from an XC bike, now with the confidence to tackle rougher trails, bigger rides, and more technical terrain.
LIGHT WITHOUT LIMITS
Built to climb faster, accelerate quicker, and handle real trails, the Blur proves that shaving grams doesn't have to come at the expense of durability.
CC CARBON FOR ALL
Every frame is now built with Santa Cruz's premium CC carbon frame, giving every rider the same lightweight, responsive ride quality regardless of build level.
FULL FEATURED
The all-new Blur is built around meaningful improvements that elevate every ride. Refined suspension, progressive geometry, purpose-built build options, and thoughtful trail-ready details come together to create a faster, more capable XC platform.
Superlight™ Suspension
The Blur's refined Superlight suspension pairs 120mm of front and rear travel with a more progressive leverage curve and improved mid-stroke support. The result is greater traction, better control, and full travel when you need it without sacrificing climbing efficiency.
Progressive Geometry
The Blur's updated geometry gives riders the confidence to push harder on today's faster, more demanding trails. A slacker 66° head tube angle, 75° seat tube angle, and longer reach inspire greater confidence on descents while preserving quick, efficient handling. Every frame is built to deliver the same balanced, controlled feel.
Ride Your Way
Not every XC rider wants the same bike. The Blur is available in two distinct build philosophies. Trail builds favor confidence and control with Fox suspension, riser bars, and Maxxis Aspen AT tires, while race builds use lockouts, flat bars, and faster-rolling tires to maximize efficiency.
Trail-Ready Details
Integrated frame storage keeps ride essentials within easy reach, while top tube accessory mounts add versatility for longer days on the trail. Mechanical routing, chain guide compatibility, and thoughtful frame protection improve everyday usability and keep the Blur ready for demanding trail days.
GEOMETRY
Click below to see the geo chart for a comparison between sizes.
| HI | S | M | L | XL |
| Reach | 425 | 450 | 475 | 500 |
| Stack | 588 | 588 | 597 | 611 |
| HT Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| ST Angle | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| ST Length | 405 | 405 | 440 | 490 |
| Rear Center | 433 | 435 | 437 | 439 |
| BB Height | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 |
| Standover | 735 | 744 | 744 | 744 |
FRAME SIZING
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with.
If riding the bike is not an option, our Customer Service can help you identify a size more specific to your body type. Call us at (866) 600-BIKE.
The Santa Cruz Blur 5 is available in sizes S - XL.
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
BODY DIMENSIONS
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
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