Santa Cruz Blur LT Sizing and Chart- Years 2008+

jscott36 · Oct 21, 2015

Hi,

I'm looking at getting my first suspension bike and the Blur LT looks like an excellent match for the trails I ride here in Northeast NE. However, for some reason its not easy finding sizing information from some manufacturers.

I'm trying to find out if the frame size for the Blur LT has stayed consistent over the years and where I can find a sizing chart for this bike.

Just for the record I'm 6'3", in my forties, and weigh about 215lbs. My inseam is 34.25 inches (technical measurement) and my arm length is 36".

If someone has experience with this bike it would be great to hear about experience with sizing. I may be purchasing one the earlier range as my budget allows ($1000-$1200) through ebay or pinkbike so I might not get a chance to test ride one.

Thanks.

jtforester · Oct 21, 2015

You're going to want an xl frame with at least a 70mm stem.

The blur lt changed throughout the different iterations with the most recent being 2012-2013 before it was discontinued. There's a v1, v2 and v2.1 I believe. I don't recall if the aluminum version ever had the 142mm rear thru-axle but the carbon v2.1 did.

If you Google the different version numbers, you should find some info. The UK sites seem to keep better history than the US sites. There were geometry changed from the v1 to v2 as well.

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jscott36 · Oct 21, 2015

Thanks jt. This is a big help. I appreciate the specifics regarding the iterations and geometry changes. Never would have contemplated this.

BluePitch · Oct 22, 2015

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westeast · Oct 22, 2015

I'm just shy of 6-3 and had a bltc size XL. It was a great bike, but a little on the small side. You'll probably wan to go with a 90mm stem. I'd suggest not going with a 160 fork as it slackens out the seat angle to much, which makes climbing difficult. I really liked that bike though, and if I still had it I'd put an angleset on it and run a 140 fork.

jscott36 · Oct 23, 2015

Thanks. I'll try to figure out what size stem would be the best. I'm wondering what I need to look for when fitting myself to a bike. Are there any guidelines?

I spoke with a bike fitting associate once and he mentioned something about having your hands balanced or lightly touching the handlebars when in the riding position.

I'm not sure what to look for as I'm coming from a steel rigid I've been riding since 1991 and I'm all cramped up

Neck, back aches, etc.

007 · Oct 23, 2015

Yup, go with what feels comfortable to you . . . that's all it is. Don't try and overcomplicate sizing; its not too difficult ;-)

I have a 2010 medium BLT and love the bike. I run it with a 140mm fork and its a blast. My only complaint is that they are indeed small; go with the largest frame you can find and tweak the fit with stem length.

Nordic09 · Oct 24, 2015

Also had 2010 model and the reach is really short. Since the head angle is steep I recommend works components angleset straight away. And 150mm forks. And push tune to rear shock due to mid stroke wallow.. But why not modern al 5010?

Santa Cruz Blur LT Sizing and Chart- Years 2008+

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