No longer a rumor it seems.....
Santa Cruz Blur first ride review - Mtbr.com
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/blur
Santa Cruz Blur first ride review - Mtbr.com
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/blur
2018 Santa Cruz Blur....IS HERE!
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No insider info, but I doubt it. I think in their normal product cycles there will be another year. Probably next sea otter. The pinkbike podcast said a bunch of new down country bikes are about to get released. So if you're thinking about a new bike and might skew more to the 120 range it could be worth waiting a few weeks.
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No. SC product cycles are 3 years. We will just see another color change. And speaking of which, we should have gotten the updated colors for other models at this point. Everything has been delayed due to the pandemic. FWIW, my wife's '20 blur took months to arrive last fall. Same with my highball. If you wait for the new color, you might be able to lessen your wait time. Also, the Blur is an amazing rig!
Changing my Blur to a more “trail” spec. Putting a 120 fork on, sending the rear shock to Fox to install a 3 position lever instead of the remote. I’ve already installed a needle bearing on the shock lower pivot, any value in doing the same in the upper pivot when i reinstall? The upper is definitely stiffer than the lower needle bearing is.
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Chris from real world cycling says no. Theee is so little movement in the upper it's not worthwhile. Considering he sells them, that tells me all I need to know.
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I am sad to say this but my Blur is up for sale. I am willing to just sell my Frame, shock, headset, and fork (34sc). Let me know if interested.
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Anyone have a 170x35 blur shock that they'd be interested in selling?
Also, has anyone considered using a 6.5x1.5 (165x38) shock on these bikes? If you used an offset bushing in the forward eyelet to lengthen the e2e (I wouldn't feel as comfortable running one on the rear eyelet because of the additional rotation there) you'll end up with a 167x38. Some quick calculations indicate that this would drop the bb by 5.5mm, slacken the bike by 0.225 degrees, and increase travel to 108.5mm. Obviously clearances at the seat-tube and linkages would need to be checked to ensure that there wouldn't be any interference. I have the opportunity to buy a frame sans shock, and 6.5 x 1.5 is a much more common size so it would open up a lot of shock options and much better deals.
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Also, has anyone considered using a 6.5x1.5 (165x38) shock on these bikes? If you used an offset bushing in the forward eyelet to lengthen the e2e (I wouldn't feel as comfortable running one on the rear eyelet because of the additional rotation there) you'll end up with a 167x38. Some quick calculations indicate that this would drop the bb by 5.5mm, slacken the bike by 0.225 degrees, and increase travel to 108.5mm. Obviously clearances at the seat-tube and linkages would need to be checked to ensure that there wouldn't be any interference. I have the opportunity to buy a frame sans shock, and 6.5 x 1.5 is a much more common size so it would open up a lot of shock options and much better deals.
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I wondered about the same thing since it opens shock options and I don't like the remote on the Blur shock but ultimately ended up sending my shock into Fox to get it changed to the 3 position set-up.
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I actually got one from my blur FOX Float Performance DPS w/Remote. send me a pm!
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I have a Cane Creek DB Air IL I bought here on mtbr forums but ended up not installing and have been meaning to put on Pinkbike. It can be easily converted to remote (would require buying kit from CC). Chubbier than the Fox but performance would be improved (I have one on my 5010 and it's amazing.)
I'll send you guys PMs. ThanksI have a Cane Creek DB Air IL I bought here on mtbr forums but ended up not installing and have been meaning to put on Pinkbike. It can be easily converted to remote (would require buying kit from CC). Chubbier than the Fox but performance would be improved (I have one on my 5010 and it's amazing.)
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2 quick questions here..i purchased a frame only Blur and it hasn't arrived yet but I wanted to know if the frame only options come with the shock lockout cable and mountain hardware,etc. or is this something i need to purchase separately. Also, has anyone had to 'face' the bottom bracket on the frame even though its threaded?
Thanks in advance!
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^ yes I ran foam on my dropper cable so it wouldn’t rattle against the shifter cable. Wasn’t really worried about it hitting the frame too much. The brake cable is external so at most you need just one cable to be padded. Worked great, no noise.
Made some updates to the Blur, sent in the rear shock to Fox to get it changed to a 3 position lever and put a Fox 34 120 on the front. Blur feels much better now, the 120 fork feels like a better balance with the rear shock now. The prior 100 fork felt like it was struggling to keep up with the rear after adding the needle bearing. It's a solid trail bike now, making me wonder if the better compliment would be a MT vs I had previously been thinking about the HTv2.
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Untitled by Nathan Harding, on FlickrTalk me in or out of a BLUR! I'm pretty new to mountain biking but ridden enough to know that my Timberjack hardtail isn't ideal for the sort of riding that appeals to me. It is too heavy, head angle too steep, and my quads are sick of being the rear suspension. I don't have XC racer aspirations but trail oriented XC bikes seem to be my sweet spot for riding position and versatility. At 135lb and no interest in huge drops, my priority is super lightweight and just enough suspension to have some fun downhill. My top contenders are the Blur, Canyon Lux, and Yeti SB115 with Blur seemingly the best fit despite the hassle of perhaps speccing it from scratch.
The main changes I'm after are XT brakes/drivetrain (non Shimano brakes is a deal breaker), non-remote rear shock, non-remote SID Select 120mm fork (100mm stock fork seems limiting), and need a dropper. I was told by my local SC dealer that no other rear shock is possible for the blur, but that doesn't seem right. What are the proven options there? My goal is 25lb and around $5k.
Given these mods, would it cheaper and/or less hassle to buy a complete and sell off components or just start from a frame? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
The main changes I'm after are XT brakes/drivetrain (non Shimano brakes is a deal breaker), non-remote rear shock, non-remote SID Select 120mm fork (100mm stock fork seems limiting), and need a dropper. I was told by my local SC dealer that no other rear shock is possible for the blur, but that doesn't seem right. What are the proven options there? My goal is 25lb and around $5k.
Given these mods, would it cheaper and/or less hassle to buy a complete and sell off components or just start from a frame? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
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I'd take a look at the new Transition Spur too.
I'd say you should also look at the geometry numbers too as that plays into the whole picture of how a bike will handle along with weight and suspension travel.
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