A 1x drivetrain strips gravel riding down to its essentials one chainring, one shift lever, nothing to overthink mid-ride. The Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival-Kit 23<\/strong> builds around that simplicity. It pairs the Carbon CC Stigmata frame with a mechanical SRAM Rival 1 groupset, a single 40T chainring, and an 11-speed, 10-42T cassette wide enough to handle real climbing without a second chainring to manage. It’s a rigid build, no suspension fork or dropper post, keeping weight down and the ride feel direct. Hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors give consistent stopping power regardless of weather, and Maxxis Ravager tyres<\/a> at 700x40c balance rolling speed with enough grip for mixed gravel surfaces. Road-style centimeter sizing (52 through 60) suits a rider more familiar with traditional road bike fit than S-XL mountain-style sizing.<\/p>\n This build brings a 1x mechanical drivetrain to the Stigmata’s Carbon CC frame, offering a simpler alternative to the 2x builds found elsewhere in the range. A single chainring means one less thing to shift, which matters for riders who prefer straightforward gear logic over the finer steps a 2x setup provides.<\/p>\n Like the Force and GRX builds, this is a rigid frame and fork setup, without the suspension travel or dropper post found on the RF-1x AXS Stigmata model, keeping the focus on efficient, direct-feeling gravel riding.<\/p>\n 1x SRAM Rival mechanical drivetrain<\/strong> Mechanical hydraulic braking<\/strong> Rigid frame and fork<\/strong> WTB and DT Swiss wheelset<\/strong> Grippy, versatile tyres<\/strong> This spec sheet does not list a fork. That detail should be confirmed before the page goes live, since it’s a component customers will reasonably expect to see specified.<\/em><\/p>\n 1) Gravel racing and long-distance mixed-terrain riding with simplified 1x shifting<\/p>\n 2) Riders who prefer mechanical drivetrains over wireless electronic systems<\/p>\n 3) Steep, sustained climbing routes, aided by the wide 10-42T cassette range<\/p>\n 4) Riders coming from road cycling who want familiar centimeter sizing<\/p>\n 5) Budget-conscious riders wanting the Stigmata’s Carbon CC frame at a more accessible groupset tier<\/p>\n A 1x drivetrain isn’t about doing less, it’s about removing decisions a rider doesn’t need mid-ride. One chainring and a wide-range 10-42T cassette cover steep climbs and fast flat sections without ever needing to think about a front derailleur. SRAM’s Rival 1 groupset combines mechanical shifting with hydraulic braking in a single, reliable, field-serviceable package, and the rigid Carbon CC frame keeps weight reasonable without the added cost of suspension or a dropper post. For a rider who wants simple, dependable gravel performance on a genuinely capable frame, this build delivers exactly that.<\/p>\n Santa Cruz builds the Stigmata’s Carbon CC frame to the same engineering standards applied across every build kit in the range, so this Rival-Kit build shares its core frame quality with the higher-tier AXS and GRX builds.<\/p>\n Bikes typically ship partially assembled in protective packaging, with final assembly (front wheel, handlebar alignment, brake bleeding, derailleur adjustment) completed by a dealer or a qualified home mechanic.<\/p>\n Shipping timelines and export documentation vary by destination and order volume. Customers ordering internationally or in bulk should confirm current lead times and freight options directly with YM Racing.<\/a><\/p>\n Why does this bike use a 1x drivetrain instead of 2x?<\/strong> Is this drivetrain mechanical or electronic?<\/strong> Does this bike have a suspension fork?<\/strong> What’s the gear range on this bike?<\/strong> What tyres does it come with?<\/strong> How is sizing structured on this bike?<\/strong> What colours are available?<\/strong> What brakes does it use?<\/strong>Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival Product Overview<\/h3>\n
Features and Benefits of Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival<\/h3>\n
\nA SRAM Rival 1 long-cage rear derailleur pairs with a single 40T DUB Wide crank and an 11-speed, 10-42T XG1150 cassette. That’s a wide enough spread to handle sustained climbs without needing a front derailleur, simplifying maintenance and shifting decisions on rough terrain.<\/p>\n
\nRival 22 HRD shifters combine mechanical shifting with hydraulic disc braking in one lever, giving strong, consistent stopping power without the added cost or complexity of a fully electronic groupset.<\/p>\n
\nNo suspension travel and no dropper post keep the build lighter and the ride feel direct, suited to a rider who prioritizes efficient rolling over rough-terrain absorption.<\/p>\n
\nWTB EZR i23p rims on DT Swiss 370 hubs give a durable, dependable wheel package suited to regular gravel riding and racing, without the added cost of a premium carbon rim.<\/p>\n
\nMaxxis Ravager tyres at 700x40c with EXO protection balance rolling speed on hardpack with enough tread for looser gravel and mixed surfaces, plus added puncture resistance for long or remote rides.<\/p>\nTechnical Specifications<\/h3>\n
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\n \nComponent<\/th>\n Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Frame<\/td>\n Stigmata Rival, Carbon CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bottom Bracket<\/td>\n SRAM DUB, 68mm, Road Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Headset<\/td>\n Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stem<\/td>\n Easton EA50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Handlebar<\/td>\n Easton EA50 AX Road Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Saddle<\/td>\n WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Seatpost<\/td>\n Easton EA50, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 350mm, rigid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grips<\/td>\n Velo bar tape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rear Derailleur<\/td>\n SRAM Rival 1, long cage, 11-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Crank<\/td>\n SRAM Rival 1 DUB Wide, 40T (1x, no front derailleur)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Shifters<\/td>\n Rival 22 HRD, 11-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cassette<\/td>\n SRAM XG1150, 11-speed, 10-42T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chain<\/td>\n SRAM PC1170, 11-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brakes<\/td>\n Hydraulic disc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rims<\/td>\n WTB EZR i23p, 700c, front and rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Front Hub<\/td>\n DT Swiss 370, 12×100, 28h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rear Hub<\/td>\n DT Swiss 370, 12×142, XD, 28h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tyres<\/td>\n Maxxis Ravager, 700x40c, EXO, front and rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Disc Rotors<\/td>\n Avid Centerline, 160mm, front and rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Colours<\/td>\n Gloss Brut, Gloss Lavender<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sizes<\/td>\n 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Applications and Industries<\/h3>\n
Why Choose This Santa Cruz Stigmata Rival-Kit 23<\/h3>\n
Quality Standards<\/h4>\n
Packaging Options<\/h4>\n
Shipping and Export Information<\/h4>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
\nA single chainring simplifies shifting and removes the front derailleur from the equation, which many riders prefer for gravel terrain where consistent, straightforward gear changes matter more than very fine gear steps.<\/p>\n
\nMechanical. It uses cable-actuated SRAM Rival 1 shifting combined with hydraulic disc brakes in the Rival 22 HRD lever.<\/p>\n
\nThe spec sheet provided doesn’t list a fork; this should be confirmed directly, as this build is expected to be rigid in line with other Stigmata mechanical builds.<\/p>\n
\nA single 40T chainring paired with a 10-42T, 11-speed cassette, giving a wide enough range for climbing without a second chainring.<\/p>\n
\nMaxxis Ravager 700x40c tyres with EXO puncture protection, front and rear.<\/p>\n
\nRoad-style centimeter sizing (52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm), consistent with the Force and GRX Stigmata builds.<\/p>\n
\nGloss Brut and Gloss Lavender.<\/p>\n
\nHydraulic disc brakes with Avid Centerline 160mm rotors, front and rear.<\/p>\n