Here’s Andrew Morris’ 2023 Santa Cruz Blur. There aren’t too many of these around yet and even fewer with the RockShox Sid Ultimate and front and rear remote lockouts which were added by his dad, RJ. The seafoam Blur weighs in at 22.6lbs as shown. The 2021 High School Freshman National champion with forgo Colorado High School State Championships and will instead be racing it at Marathon Nationals on Oct 23rd in Frederick Maryland. Among other awesomeness, you’ll notice a lack of shifter cables thanks to the electronic SRAM XX1 AXS 12spd derailleurs and shifters.
The Build
| Frame: | Large, 2023, Santa Cruz, Blur XX1 AXS RSV, 22.6 lbs |
| Fork: | RockShox Sid Ultimate 120mm |
| Rear shock: | RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate 100mm |
| Front derailleur: | NA |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM XX1 AXS 12spd |
| Brake levers: | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Brakes: | SRAM Level Ultimate, Hydro, SRAM CLX Center Lock 160mmn |
| Shifters: | SRAM XX1 AXS 12spd |
| Cassette: | SRAM, XG1299 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50T |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cranks: | SRAM XX1 175mm |
| Chainrings: | Sram XX1 34T |
| Power Meter: | NA |
| Pedals: | Shimano SPD- M9100 |
| Chain: | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd. |
| Front Hub: | DT Swiss 180 EXP, 110×15, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 24h |
| Front Rim: | Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis Aspen, 29″x2.4WT, 3C, EXO, TR |
| Rear Hub: | DT Swiss 180 EXP, 148×12, XD, Center- lock, 24h |
| Rear Rim: | Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis Aspen, 29″x2.4WT, 3C, EXO, TR |
| Saddle: | WTB Silverado Medium Carbon Fusion Saddle |
| Stem: | PNW Components The Coast Stem |
| Bars: | Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat Bar, 760mm |
| Seatpost: | FOX Transfer SL Factory, 100mm, 31.6 |
| Computer: | Garmin Edge 530 |
| Computer mount: | Garmin Edge Stem mount |
| Tools: | na |
| Sealant: | Orange Seal endurance sealant |
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