Santa Cruz Stigmata
95/100
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$3,999.00
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Facts
Release Year
Brand
Wheel Size
Gearing Type
Weight
20.38, 19.91, 20.62, 18.76, 21 lb
Brake Type
Frame Material
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Santa Cruz Stigmata. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
15 reasons to buy
- Experts agree the Stigmata 4 is versatile and capable on terrains ranging from pavement to singletrack.
- Owners and testers describe the Stigmata as a fun bike.
- Reviewers praise the confidence-inspiring geometry and tires.
- The Stigmata has internal frame storage that includes two sleeves with pockets.
- Reviewers appreciate the frame’s balance of stiffness and compliance.
- Experts laud the Reserve carbon rims (Force builds). One says they’re “stiff, comfortable, and super lightweight.”
- The frame and Reserve wheels are backed by a lifetime warranty.
- Santa Cruz chose a threaded bottom bracket and SRAM’s UDH Hanger for more convenient repairs.
- The three single-chainring builds have clearance for 50mm tires.
- Testers say the SRAM Force 1x drivetrain shifts quickly, precisely, and intuitively.
- Experts relish the Stigmata’s “composed” and “stable yet agile” handling characteristics.
- Testers of the top build say the suspension fork and dropper seatpost provide an “incredibly stable” platform for going harder and faster on rough terrain.
- One reviewer says the Stigmata 4 feels more at home the looser the terrain is.
- The “sure-footed” Maxxis Rambler 45mm tires “crush” rocks and dirt in testing.
- The Stigmata’s efficiency and speed on pavement impresses one reviewer.
9 reasons not to buy
- Reviewers bemoan the lack of mounting points for bikepacking bags and a rear rack.
- Testers say the 1x drivetrains lack range for steep off-road climbs and fast descents.
- Experts agree the Stigmata is expensive, especially the premium build.
- One reviewer says the frame is heavier than average for this price.
- The top build’s RockShox Rudy suspension fork adds a lot of weight and doesn’t lock out fully.
- Santa Cruz only offers the Stigmata 4 in one color: Brick Red.
- One tester feels the 45mm tire clearance on the 2x builds is limiting.
- In one reviewer’s experience, the stock tires meet their limits before the performance benefits of the suspension components are felt.
- The Stigmata lacks a downtube protector, to the dismay of one tester.
Bottom line
Santa Cruz’s Stigmata 4 is a premium gravel bike available in five builds. The top one gets a suspension fork and dropper seatpost, but the rigid-fork builds are suspension-corrected. The most common complaints are the limited gearing range (1x drivetrains), lack of mounting points, and elevated price. But reviewers love the Carbon CC frame, capable tires, and ‘Glovebox’ storage. The Stigmata 4 earns strong praise for its geometry, which is slacker and longer than the previous generation. This contributes to what experts say is a versatile, confidence-inspiring ride with stable yet agile handling. Testers and owners agree this is a fun bike and a compelling “do-it-all” gravel option.Expert Reviews
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