Santa Cruz Superlight R 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Santa Cruz |
| Model | Superlight R |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Santa Cruz Superlight R Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6069 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton Custom |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Dia Compe HS0218 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES50 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Santa Cruz Superlight R Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Duke XC |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Superlight R
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Apple Green - Black - Duke Blue - Gunmetal Gray - Red - Rootbeer - Scuba Yellow - Trans Gold - Trans Red - White |
| Weight | 26.9 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST X |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Santa Cruz Superlight R picture
Superlight R bike comparison
Santa Cruz Superlight R Rocky Mountain Element 30 MSL
Santa Cruz Superlight R Norco Six One
Santa Cruz Superlight R VooDoo Zobop (33)
Santa Cruz Superlight R Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XTR
Santa Cruz Superlight R bike review
Santa Cruz produced the Superlight R bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
Superlight R bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Santa Cruz Mountain bike Superlight R can be found in a few colors, among these colors Apple Green, Black, Duke Blue, Gunmetal Gray, Red, Rootbeer, Scuba Yellow, Trans Gold, Trans Red and White .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Santa Cruz equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santa Cruz used 6069 aluminum material for the frame. Easton EA70 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Superlight R to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Easton Custom.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santa Cruz, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore Rapidfire gear shift levers.