Yes, mountain bikes are still on sale! But we’re not just talking about that leftover size XXL top-of-the-line build. Now is the time to save on some of the latest Santa Cruz bikes with sweet upgrades like GX or X0 Eagle Transmission, Reserve carbon wheels, and even a few mixed wheel setups.
The popular brand is well known for their modern design, quality construction, thoughtful builds and post-purchase support, and while their bikes can be expensive, they typically offer some of the best value overall. Here are some great choices you should definitely consider while these Santa Cruz bikes are on sale.
Not every online retailer has all the sizes and colors so we picked out the ones with the most selection here. Also, expect to pay extra for shipping. These are the oversize shipping costs for complete bikes from the retailers listed below:
- Backcountry – $79 shipping (US)
- Competitive Cyclist – $79 shipping (US) + 30-day free returns on bikes
- Jenson USA – $85 shipping (US)
Santa Cruz 5010
The Santa Cruz 5010 is a mixed wheel trail bike with 140/130mm of travel front/rear. The carbon frame boasts progressive geometry, in-frame storage, and UDH compatibility.
This C S build features Maxxis tires, a RockShox Pike Select+ fork, RaceFace aluminum alloy wheels, and 4-piston SRAM brakes with 200mm rotors.
C S Build Price: $5,799.00 | $4,999.00 sale
Buy at: Backcountry (green only) | Competitive Cyclist (green only)
Upgrade! The C GX Eagle Transmission build gives buyers wireless shifting plus upgraded brakes for $900 more.
C GX Eagle Transmission Build Price: $6,899.00 | $5,899.00 sale
Buy at Competitive Cyclist (black only) | Jenson USA (M,L only)
Santa Cruz Tallboy
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is the brand’s short-travel, downcountry bike with 130/120mm of suspension travel front/rear. This build is said to weigh just a touch over 30lb and comes with a Fox 34 Performance fork, GX Eagle mechanical drivetrain, Maxxis tires, and Race Face alloy wheels.
C S Build Price: $5,499.00 | $4,899.00 sale
Buy at Competitive Cyclist | Jenson USA
Santa Cruz Bronson
The Santa Cruz Bronson has long been a category-defining mountain bike. With 160/150mm of suspension travel front/rear, the latest generation Bronson is mixed-wheel and features size-specific seat tube angles.
The C S build comes with a Fox 36 Performance fork, 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, Maxxis Minion tires, and 4-piston SRAM Code R brakes.
C S Build Price: $5,899.00 | $5,099.00 sale
Buy at: Backcountry | Competitive Cyclist
If you need the latest and greatest, this CC build is the one to get while it’s on sale. Upgrade to a SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain, RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork, 4-piston SRAM Code Silver brakes, and carbon bars.
CC X0 Eagle Transmission Build Price: $7,999.00 | $6,899.00 sale
Buy at: Backcountry | Competitive Cyclist | Jenson USA (large only)
Santa Cruz Hightower
The Santa Cruz Hightower is the brand’s do-all 29er trail bike with 150/145mm of suspension travel front/rear. Both of the carbon frames linked below feature Glovebox in-frame storage, modern geo, and UDH compatibility.
The C S build comes with a Fox 36 Performance fork, SRAM GX Eagle mechanical drivetrain, and SRAM Code R 4-piston brakes.
C S Build Price: $5,899.00 | $5,099.00 sale
Buy at: Competitive Cyclist | Jenson USA
The CC X0 Transmission build comes with the latest and greatest SRAM electronic drivetrain, Reserve carbon wheels (!), RockShox Ultimate suspension, and SRAM Code Silver Stealth brakes. Buy this build and you won’t need to upgrade a thing.
CC X0 Eagle Transmission Reserve Build Price: $8,999.00 | $7,999.00 sale
Buy at: Backcountry | Competitive Cyclist
Santa Cruz Megatower
The Megatower is the Santa Cruz enduro 29er with 170/165mm of travel front/rear. Like the Hightower the frame features Glovebox in-frame storage and is UDH-ready.
The C S build, on sale for a hair under five grand, comes with a RockShox ZEB fork, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, and 4-piston SRAM brakes with a Maxxis Assegai tire up front and a Maxxis Minion DHR II in the rear.
C S Build Price: $5,899.00 | $4,999.00 sale
Buy at: Competitive Cyclist (purple only) | Jenson USA
Upgrade to the C GX Eagle Transmission build for just $900 more and get the SRAM wireless drivetrain, a RockShox ZEB Select+ or Fox 36 Performance fork, and SRAM Code Bronze brakes.
C GX Eagle Transmission Build Price: $6,899.00 | $5,899.00 sale
Buy at: Competitive Cyclist (purple only) | Jenson USA
Santa Cruz Bullit MX E-MTB
The Santa Cruz Bullit is like a bike park in a box with a big, 630Wh battery and 170mm of travel front and rear. This build is really well considered with 165mm cranks, Shimano STEPS EP8 motor, Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tires, and WTB ST i30 wheels.
CC R Build Price: $7,699.00 | $5,899.00 sale
Buy from Backcountry
Juliana Roubion
The Juliana Roubion is billed as a mid-travel enduro bike and with mixed wheels and 160/150mm of travel front/rear, it’s definitely ready to party. This is a solid build with a Fox 36 Performance fork, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, and Maxxis Minion tires. Plus you also get in-frame storage, UDH compatibility, and a flip chip to dial in the geo to your liking.
C S Build Price: $5,899.00 | $5,099.00 sale
Buy from Backcountry | Competitive Cyclist | Jenson USA
