Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex

Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Overview

The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is a gravel bike built with a Carbon CC Gravel frame, carbon fork, and 700c wheels. The drivetrain uses a SRAM Apex 42t crankset, SRAM Apex right shifter, SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur, SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50t cassette, and SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed chain. Braking is handled by SRAM Apex brakes with 160mm SRAM Centerline Centerlock rotors front and rear. The build is completed with WTB ASYM i25 700c rims, DT Swiss 370 hubs, Maxxis Rambler 700x45c tires, Zipp Service Course cockpit components, and two color options: British Racing Green and Matte Carbon.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex

• Carbon CC Gravel frame gives the bike a dedicated gravel platform.
• Carbon fork pairs with the 700c wheel setup.
• SRAM Apex crankset uses a 42t chainring with size-specific crank lengths.
• SRAM Apex Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur works with a 10-50t cassette.
• SRAM Apex brakes are paired with 160mm SRAM Centerline Centerlock rotors front and rear.
• WTB ASYM i25 700c rims are matched with DT Swiss 370 Centerlock hubs.
• Maxxis Rambler 700x45c DC EXO tires are fitted at the front and rear.
• Three water bottle mounts add carrying capacity to the frame.

Ride Use

This bike is built for gravel riding. Its Carbon CC Gravel frame, carbon fork, SRAM Apex drivetrain setup, WTB ASYM i25 700c wheels, and Maxxis Rambler 700x45c tires support the gravel category. The Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL handlebar and 700c wheel size complete the gravel-focused build.

Why Choose This Bike

The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex combines a Carbon CC Gravel frame, carbon fork, SRAM Apex drivetrain parts, SRAM Apex brakes, and WTB ASYM i25 700c wheels in one gravel bike build. It also includes Maxxis Rambler 700x45c tires, Zipp Service Course cockpit components, a Zipp Service Course seatpost, and Reserve Fillmore Valves. The frame includes three water bottle mounts and carries Santa Cruz warranty coverage for the original owner.