First Look - Santa Cruz Bantam

30 August 2013  |   |   2 Comments

Check out this great first look at the brand new Bantam from Santa Cruz that uses the same proven geometry as the Carbon Solo with the standard 27.5" wheels.

Sharing the same mega-agile geometry as the Solo, the Bantam punches way above its weight for a trail bike in this category.

27.5" wheels and 125mm of single-pivot suspension combine with a robust collet pivot axle system to create a rock-solid trail tool that's as awesomely simple as it is tough.

27.5" wheels deliver those fabled rolling benefits without compromising maneuverability, leaving the Bantam fired-up to go the distance if you are.

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Credit - Santa Cruz Bikes

2 Comments

RiverRatJimmy said on: 30 August 2013 13:18

Both this and the Solo appeal to me. Something that can be ridden all day and is simple and robust enough to handle long, technical descents in the backcountry of Scotland.
Its just a shame Santa Cruz price tags are so high!

AngusMcIntosh replied on: 6 September 2013 11:04

This is pretty much the same bike as the Solo! Same geo, wheel sizes, Slightly lower spec and obviously not carbon!

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