Santa Cruz Bicycles

Stigmata CC Force/X0 Transmission 1x Rudy Gravel Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

“The Rudy fork adds small-bump compliance without dulling steering, so the CC chassis stays sharp at speed. Force AXS controls with an X0 T-Type rear mech shift cleanly under load, Reserve 25|GRs hold a line in ruts, and the 10–52t spread keeps you in the gear you want from tailwind pulls to chunky climbs.”

The Stigmata Force 1x AXS RSV Rudy adds controlled suspension to Santa Cruz’s Carbon CC gravel platform, delivering a chassis that is both torsionally stiff under power and composed on corrugated surfaces. The Rudy fork’s short travel filters the high-frequency chatter that normally saps hand strength while preserving the bike’s quick steering response, so you can brake later, hold lines longer, and carry more speed through rough corners. Paired with a RockShox Reverb post, the system reduces fatigue on multi-hour efforts without compromising the frame’s punchy acceleration.

Force AXS lever ergonomics and hydraulic modulation pair with an X0 Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur and a wide-range 12-speed cassette to maintain cadence under surging race efforts and seated climbs alike. Shifts remain precise under load, while braking stays consistent with Centerline rotors when dust, heat, or rain enter the chat. Cable-free controls simplify cockpit setup and keep the bar area tidy for bags or race plates.

The rolling package centers on Reserve 25|GR carbon rims laced to DT Swiss 350 hubs with dependable engagement, wrapped in Maxxis Rambler 700×45c tires that combine low rolling resistance with edge grip on loose-over-hard. Reserve Fillmore valves streamline tubeless setup and mid-week maintenance. Practical details finish the build: a threaded 68mm bottom bracket for straightforward service, UDH compatibility for drivetrain future-proofing, generous 1x tire clearance, and three bottle mounts to extend range and fueling options. The net effect is a gravel race machine that stays efficient on smooth sectors and gains measurable time back when the course turns rough.

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