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Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: price, specs & release date

Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex, released 2026. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: santacruzbicycles.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark70/100#6 of 11 in class

The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is listed at $4149 on santacruzbicycles.com as of 2026-08-01, #5 cheapest of 11 gravel bikes (median $4899); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 70/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 11 in class.

Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest gravel bikes: Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x — $3199

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Is the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex a good buy?

At $4149, the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is #5 cheapest of the 11 gravel bikes we track, where the median is $5700. On the spec sheet, its drivetrain speeds of 12 is at the median of the 10, and its max tire clearance of 50 mm is at the median of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)$4149 US MSRP $4,149 for the base-level SRAM Apex build, the least expensive of five 2026 Stigmata Carbon CC complete builds ($4,149-$7,549); a $2,799 frameset is also offered.
BrandSanta Cruz
Released2026
Frame materialCarbon CC
GroupsetSRAM Apex
Drivetrain speeds12
Max tire clearance (mm)50
Wheel size700c
Weight (lb)—
Axle type—
Gearing range—
Accessory mounts count3

Source: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by bikepacking.com. bikepacking.com's launch article on the 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata (santacruzbicycles.com itself returned repeated 429s to automated fetches during this pass) confirms: Carbon CC frame/fork, UDH dropout, 700x50mm tire clearance, threaded 68mm BB, 27.2mm seatpost, internal frame storage, and "three bottle mounts" (used directly as accessory_mounts_count=3, the only explicit number given). Five complete builds range $4,149 (base SRAM Apex) to $7,549, plus a $2,799 frameset; the base Apex build is used here for pricing. Groupset speed count is assumed 12 for SRAM Apex 1x but the exact chainring/cassette combination for this specific build, complete-bike weight, and axle spacing were not stated in the accessible source, so gearing_range, weight_lb, and axle_type are left null. No manufacturer image could be retrieved (santacruzbicycles.com blocked repeated fetch attempts), so the image field is omitted rather than substituting an unverified photo.

Is the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex worth it vs cheaper gravel bikes?

Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex against its closest cheaper and pricier gravel bikes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPriceFrame materialGroupsetDrivetrain speedsMax tire clearance (mm)Wheel size
Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex this$4149Carbon CCSRAM Apex1250700c
Giant Revolt Advanced 1$3200Advanced-grade compositeSRAM Apex 11253700c
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS$4899Carbon (CF SLX)SRAM Force AXS XPLR1342700c

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex cost?

The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex has a US price of $4149 (US MSRP $4,149 for the base-level SRAM Apex build, the least expensive of five 2026 Stigmata Carbon CC complete builds ($4,149-$7,549); a $2,799 frameset is also offered.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex compare on price?

At $4149, the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is #5 cheapest of the 11 gravel bikes we track, where the median is $5700.

When was the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex released?

The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex was released 2026.

What are the Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex's key specs?

Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex (Santa Cruz): frame material Carbon CC, groupset SRAM Apex, drivetrain speeds 12, max tire clearance mm 50, wheel size 700c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $4149 at santacruzbicycles.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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