Bike Check: Tobin Ortenblad’s Lost & Found Stigmata • @mctubbin (AKA “The Peoples Champ”) might have a leg up on the competition at this years Full Bull 100 mile @lostandfoundbikeride course, as helped design the new 96-mile route with 7,688 feet of elevation gain in the Plumas National Forest. Here’s all the details on his ride of choice for the event. - Frame: Stigmata CC - Size: XL - Color: @ht.SQD Custom - Fork: Santa Cruz Carbon - Drivetrain: @srammtb XX Transmission w/ 10-52t cassette and 48t chainring - Brakes: @sramroad RED - Rotors: 160mm Centerline X F&R - Headset: @chriskingbuzz Black - Hubs: @dtswiss 180 - Rims: @reservewheels GR25 - Valves: @reservewheels Fillmore - Tires F: @maxxisbike Aspen ST 2.25”, 21psi - Tires R: Maxxis Aspen 2.1”, 22psi - Saddle: @wildernesstrailbikes Silverado 265 Carbon - Seatpost: Carbon - Bar: @zippspeed XPLR Carbon, 40cm - Stem: @syntace_official Flatforce, 88mm - Pedals: @timepedals XPRO 12 SL - Bar Tape: @zippspeed Service Course CX - Extras: @silca_velo waxed drivetrain, @quarq power meter - What’s in your Glovebox? I’m carrying one tube, two 25g C02, tire levers, plugs, mini tool, quick link, and chain breaker. - Any other set-up details note? Nothing too notable. This course is a little chunky so I went with the big & fat MTB tires and the more complaint Reserve GR25 rim. I like the comfort and you don’t really need an aero rim on this course. • LFG! It’s time to get weird in the woods… 📷 @souphorse
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Jun 13, 2025Instagram
Details Matter: The Hightower - Millimeters Matter • We are now in our 10th year, and 4th revision, of the extremely versatile and popular Hightower model. Our newest version has quite a few design changes compared to its predecessor, but suspension is where we made the most dramatic advances. It might look similar to those that came before it, but in a game where millimeters matter this is really a substantial change. The lower link is now tightly packaged lower and more forward against the BB compared to the previous generation to get the improved kinematic characteristics that we were after. Moving any of these pivot points a couple millimeters in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. Moving all of them at once requires a lot of care, and getting all these bits to produce the suspension kinematic we’re after, without clearance issues, and do it with pivot and linkage hardware that meets the durability and serviceability standards we hold ourselves to is a very tall task. What do all these combined small amounts of movement change? The main benefit is significantly reduced anti-squat resulting in more desirable pedal platform, and better traction. Remember, anti-squat isn’t bad. Not enough anti-squat and you have a bike that bobs under power. Too much and the bike will be harsh and not as able to absorb bumps while under power. Moving those millimeters and finding that ’sweet spot’ is what helps give the Hightower it’s core suspension traits: - Minimal kickback on square-edge hits - Remains active while pedaling up and across rough, technical terrain - More sensitivity with a plushness off the top, and fluttery small bump performance. - A leverage rate that provides predictable, consistent, progressive support. Those millimeters of change become very noticeable in the Hightowers overall suspension performance. It’s much more confident, there’s much more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender. The perfect all-around, mid-travel, trail-bike. Any questions not covered here? Just let us know in the comments 👍 • #santacruzhightower #detailsmatter
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Jun 11, 2025Instagram
Homepage change from Santa Cruz Bicycles
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Roundup. Our favourite pick + mix from Leogang week to encapsulate approx 70 hours of STUFF. Still feeling all the things. | @colenelsn / @svenmartinphoto @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 10, 2025Instagram
Bike Check: Andy Barlow’s Hightower • Andy is the director of @dirtschool and has been a full-time bike performance coach since 2009, and a Santa Cruz rider for just about that long. He’s been a technical coach to many pro athletes over the years, and the lead for Dirt School’s BASE College course - A performance in mountain biking course for upcoming young racers. Andy’s also a Mountain Bike Coaching tutor, helping develop future mountain bike coaches and guides. As you can see, Andy’s quite a busy man. His current coaching tool of choice - The Hightower - Frame: Santa Cruz Hightower CC - Size: Medium - Color: Gloss Day Green - Shock: @foxbike Float X Factory, 150mm - Fork: @foxbike 36 Factory, 160mm - Crankset: @hopetech Evo Crankset, 165mm, 32t - Derailleur: @srammtb GX AXS Transmission - Brakes: @hopetech 4-V4 - Rotors: 200mm front / 200mm rear, floating - Headset: @hopetech - Hubs: @hopetech Pro 5 - Rims: @reservewheels 30|HD - Valves: @reservewheels Fillmore - Tires: F. @maxxisbike Assegai 2.5 - Tires: R. @maxxisbike DHR II 2.5 - Saddle: @burgtec Cloud - Seatpost: @oneupcomponents V3, 210mm - Dropper Lever: @hopetech - Bar: @burgtec RideWide Carbon Enduro, 760mm - Stem: @burgtec MK3, Bullion Gold - Pedals: @burgtec Penthouse B-Rage - Grips: @burgtec @ratty_bryce Signature • 🤝 @barloworld / @dirtschool 📷 @tweedvalleybikes
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Jun 10, 2025Instagram
Santa Cruz Bullit Availability Announcement
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Dan Booker finessed his way to P.7 after the six wet & wild stages of @uci_mtbworldseries Enduro Rd.4 Leogang 🇦🇹 and now sits 2nd overall in the World Cup standings🥈 After a very fast and furious start to the Enduro season with two wins at four races in five weeks, Dan now gets a nice two week break to rest and prepare for Rd.6 in Trentino 🇮🇹 • 🚲 #santacruzbronson ⚫️ #Reserve30HD 📷 @svenmartinphoto
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Jun 9, 2025Instagram
The People’s Champ: A Lost Sierra Love Song. ✨💕✨ Lost and Found Bike Race is a vibe. Thrown by @sierratrails (SBTS), who maintain hundreds of miles of backcountry access in the region. Heaven on earth. 👌🏽⚒️👌🏽 For well over a decade, racers like Tobin Ortenblad have chosen this rugged, high alpine landscape as a training ground, winning the race on multiple occasions and nearly always on the podium. This year Tobin designed the course with @yubaman, SBTS director. Starting at over 5,000 of elevation, riders will navigate 96 miles with over 7,500 feet of vertical gain. Game on. 🎊 With stacked fields in both men’s and women’s races including @levileipheimer, @pstetina, and @karo_migon; will Tobin retake the top step? Read more on @theradavist today. 🗞️ Registration still has a few spots left for one of the best weekends on two wheels. Support the SBTS, and support The Radavist! Both are funded by you, and keep our passion for pushing the pedals alive. 🔥🙏🏽🔥 #lostandfoundbikeride #dirtmagic #getweirdinthewoods
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Jun 9, 2025Instagram
Sunday morning musings after another absolutely wild weekend of things and stuff. First thing’s first — we’re incredibly relieved that @nina.hoff96 walked away from that massive crash in morning practice. She’s been checked out and told to take it easy, but all things considered, she’s come away very lucky indeed ❤️ Then, on to the other side of things, where the whole crew racing absolutely smashed it. @elliehulsebosch P3 — what a performance. A podium on this savage track is nothing to scoff at, and we’re chuffed to bits for her! @lauriegreenland_, never write this guy off… he’s been cruising in his comfort zone all week, quietly building confidence. Come race day, he flicked the switch and was just 1.4 seconds off Jacko’s time. A brilliant P5 finish — a solid boost heading into VDS. And of course, Jackson. You’ve probably already heard, but he absolutely dominated. Some boy. Now a week break to calm the nervous system and do some big sleeps. | @svenmartinphoto @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 8, 2025Instagram
P1 AGAIN!!! @jacksongoldstone ❤️ How many schnitzels has this joint got?!?
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Jun 7, 2025Instagram
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Jun 7, 2025Instagram
Schnitzels all round. Today was a good day. Full Results: @nina.hoff96 - P6 (Q1) @lauriegreenland_ - P10 (Q1) @jacksongoldstone - P14 (Q1) @elliehulsebosch - P2 (J) | @svenmartinphoto @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 6, 2025Instagram
When you spend ages meticulously setting up the perfect shot… Then @jacksongoldstone decides to casually explore the stratosphere. | @colenelsn @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 6, 2025Instagram
Bike Check: Eliot Jackson’s Fresh XTR Di2 Nomad Build ⚡️ • There’s a new flagship Shimano electric groupset in town, and it has quickly made its way into the waiting hands of @eliotjackson for a minty-fresh new Nomad build. All buffed-out, dialed-in, and ready for summer bike-park sessions, and big mountain terrain. - Frame: Santa Cruz Nomad - Size: Large - Color: Gloss Light Teal - Shock: @ridefoxbike Float X2 Factory - 170mm - Fork: @ridefoxbike Float 38 Factory - 170mm - Crank: @shimanomtb XTR 9220, 32t - Derailleur: @shimanomtb XTR Di2 M9250 - Brakes: @shimanomtb XTR Enduro M9220 - Rotors: @shimanomtb 203mm, Centerlock - Headset: @chriskingbuzz Dropset 3 - Midnight - Hubs: @chriskingbuzz Boost Centerlock - Midnight - Rims: @reservewheels 30|HD - Valves: @reservewheels Fillmore - Tires: F. @maxxisbike Assegai 2.5 - Tires: R. @maxxisbike DHR II 2.5 - Saddle: @burgtec Cloud - Seatpost: @ridefoxbike Transfer Neo, 175mm - Bar: @burgtec RideWide Carbon DH - Stem: @burgtec Enduro Mk3 - Grips: @santacruzbicycles House • #santcruznomad #XTR #ShimanoMTB
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Jun 6, 2025Instagram
♥️ 🥁 Quali Day – Time to let the strudel see the cream. | @colenelsn / @steelcitymedia @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 6, 2025Instagram
Homepage change from Santa Cruz Bicycles
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Alright, alright, alright. Another day in the pits, and we’re starting to feel the rhythm and feel the rhyme of this Austrian hillside. It’s a slow burn, but by the end of timed training we were getting it. No room for hesitation on this track — it’s full gas, all the time. We like it. Q1 Start Times: @nina.hoff96 - 12:32.00 @lauriegreenland_ - 13:15.30 @jacksongoldstone - 13:08.30 Junior Quali Start Times: @elliehulsebosch - 14:24.00 @felixbgriffiths - 14:52.00 Time to go take some big bites. | @svenmartinphoto / @colenelsn @Santacruzbicycles @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @burgtec @oneupcomponents @stifmountainbikes @reservewheels @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz
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Jun 5, 2025Instagram
Straight from the pits in Leogang - Jackson Goldstone’s Syndicate V10 💥 • All the usual best-of-the-best racing components from the @santacruzsyndicate partners, with a couple shiny new and custom bits of note: - New @shimanomtb XTR 9220 Brakes - Increased power and consistency, DH capable power curve, and provide pin-point control on rough trails. Also uses new low viscosity mineral oil to keep the M9220 brakes’ bite point consistent in all trail and weather conditions. - Weights added to the bottom of the frame (*see photos 16 & 17) Bantamweight Jackson is running an additional 1.8kg under the BB and in the BB axle in order to outpace the sport’s heavyweights. It worked last week in Loudenvielle, so he’s running it again. Wild times…🤘 • @jacksongoldstone @ridefoxbike @rideshimano @maxxistires @foxmtb @oneupcomponents @reservewheels @burgtec @stifmountainbikes @peatysproducts @chriskingbuzz 📷 @svenmartinphoto
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