Some of the widest gear ranges in gravel riding come from borrowing directly from mountain biking, and the Santa Cruz Stigmata Force 1x AXS-Kit 700c 22<\/strong> does exactly that. It pairs a SRAM Force eTap AXS shifter with a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS rear derailleur and a 10-50T Eagle cassette \u2014 a deliberate mixed-groupset build, sometimes called a mullet setup, that gives genuinely mountain bike-level low gearing on a drop-bar gravel frame. A single 42T Force 1 crank keeps the drivetrain simple, with nothing to manage on the front end. The rigid Carbon CC frame keeps weight down, DT Swiss XR 361 Asym rims give a durable, race-capable wheelset, and SRAM Force<\/a> hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors handle stopping duty. Maxxis Ravager tyres<\/a> at 700x40c balance speed and grip for mixed gravel terrain, all offered in road-style centimeter sizing (52 through 60).<\/p>\n This build takes the same mullet-drivetrain approach found on Santa Cruz’s other performance-oriented Stigmata builds, pairing road-style SRAM Force shifting with a mountain bike-derived Eagle AXS rear derailleur and cassette. The result is an unusually wide gear range for a drop-bar bike the 10-50T Eagle cassette gives genuinely low gearing for steep, loose climbs that a standard gravel-specific cassette can’t match.<\/p>\n Like the other rigid Stigmata builds, this frame is built for efficient, direct riding rather than rough-terrain absorption, without a suspension fork or dropper post.<\/p>\n Mixed Force\/Eagle AXS drivetrain<\/strong> Wireless shifting<\/strong> Durable chain and cassette<\/strong> Hydraulic disc braking<\/strong> Race-oriented wheelset<\/strong> Grippy, protective 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 Most drop-bar gravel bikes top out around a 44 or 46-tooth largest cog, which is fine on moderate terrain but runs out of range on genuinely steep, loose climbs. This build’s mullet setup \u2014 a Force AXS shifter driving an Eagle AXS derailleur and 10-50T cassette \u2014 solves that by borrowing directly from mountain biking, giving noticeably lower gearing than a standard gravel 1x setup. Wireless shifting keeps that performance consistent regardless of mud or cable wear, and the durable DT Swiss wheelset and Sapim spokes hold up to genuine mixed-terrain abuse. For a rider who wants the widest practical gear range on a drop-bar frame, this is a purpose-built option.<\/p>\n Santa Cruz builds the Stigmata’s Carbon CC frame to the same engineering standards applied across every build kit in the range, regardless of drivetrain configuration.<\/p>\n Bikes typically ship partially assembled in protective packaging, with final assembly (front wheel, handlebar alignment, brake bleeding, AXS drivetrain pairing) completed by a dealer or an experienced home mechanic familiar with wireless electronic groupsets.<\/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 What is a “mullet” drivetrain, and why does this bike have one?<\/strong> How wide is the gear range on this bike?<\/strong> Is the shifting wireless?<\/strong> Does this bike have a suspension fork?<\/strong> What tyres does it come with?<\/strong> How is sizing structured on this bike?<\/strong> What brakes does it use?<\/strong> What colours are available?<\/strong>Santa Cruz Stigmata Force 1x Overview<\/h3>\n
Features and Benefits of Santa Cruz Stigmata Force 1x<\/h3>\n
\nA SRAM Force eTap AXS shifter drives a SRAM X01 Eagle AXS rear derailleur, paired with a wide-range Eagle 10-50T cassette and a single 42T Force 1 crank. This mullet configuration gives genuinely low mountain bike-level gearing for steep or loose climbs, a real advantage over a standard gravel-specific 1x cassette.<\/p>\n
\nFully wireless AXS shifting removes cable routing and maintenance from the equation, keeping shift performance consistent regardless of mud, dust, or cable wear.<\/p>\n
\nAn SRAM XX1 Eagle chain, built for mountain bike use, pairs with the wide-range cassette for reliable performance under the kind of load and grit a gravel bike sees on rough terrain.<\/p>\n
\nSRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes with SRAM CLX R 160mm Centerlock rotors give strong, consistent stopping power in wet and dry conditions.<\/p>\n
\nDT Swiss XR 361 Asym rims on DT Swiss 350 hubs, laced with Sapim Race spokes, give a durable, race-capable wheel package suited to mixed-terrain riding and competition.<\/p>\n
\nMaxxis Ravager tyres at 700x40c with EXO protection balance rolling speed on hardpack with enough tread and puncture resistance for looser or rougher gravel.<\/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 Force, 1x, Carbon CC, 700c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bottom Bracket<\/td>\n SRAM DUB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Headset<\/td>\n Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stem<\/td>\n Easton EA90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Handlebar<\/td>\n Easton EA70 AX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Saddle<\/td>\n WTB Silverado Team or WTB Volt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Seatpost<\/td>\n Easton EC70, zero offset, rigid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Grips<\/td>\n Velo bar tape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rear Derailleur<\/td>\n SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Crank<\/td>\n SRAM Force 1, 42T (single chainring)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Shifters<\/td>\n SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cassette<\/td>\n SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chain<\/td>\n SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brakes<\/td>\n SRAM Force, hydraulic disc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rims<\/td>\n DT Swiss XR 361 Asym, 29″ (700c)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spokes<\/td>\n Sapim Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Front Hub<\/td>\n DT Swiss 350, 12×100, Centerlock, 24h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rear Hub<\/td>\n DT Swiss 350, 12×142, XDr, Centerlock, 24h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tyres<\/td>\n Maxxis Ravager, 700x40c, EXO, front and rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Disc Rotors<\/td>\n SRAM CLX R, Centerlock, 160mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Colours<\/td>\n Gloss Brut and Grey, Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon<\/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
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Why Choose This Santa Cruz Stigmata Force 1x AXS-Kit 700c 22<\/h3>\n
Quality Standards<\/h4>\n
Packaging Options<\/h4>\n
Shipping and Export Information<\/h4>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
\nA mullet setup pairs a road-style shifter (here, SRAM Force AXS) with a mountain bike-derived rear derailleur and cassette (SRAM X01 Eagle AXS), giving a much wider gear range than a standard gravel-specific 1x cassette can offer.<\/p>\n
\nThe Eagle cassette runs 10-50T, paired with a single 42T crank, giving genuinely low gearing for steep or loose climbs, closer to a mountain bike range than a typical gravel bike.<\/p>\n
\nYes. Both the SRAM Force AXS shifter and the X01 Eagle AXS rear derailleur are fully wireless.<\/p>\n
\nThe spec sheet provided doesn’t list a fork; this should be confirmed directly, as this build follows the same rigid pattern as Santa Cruz’s other Force and GRX Stigmata builds.<\/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 other Force and GRX Stigmata builds.<\/p>\n
\nSRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes with SRAM CLX R 160mm Centerlock rotors, front and rear.<\/p>\n
\nGloss Brut and Grey, and Gloss Lavender and Gloss Carbon.<\/p>\n