Santa Cruz Superlight R 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Santa Cruz
Model Superlight R
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Santa Cruz Superlight R Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore RapidFire SL Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Bontrager Valiant Assymetric
Front: Bontrager Valiant
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston Monkey Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type113 (millimeters) Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Santa Cruz Superlight R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Santa Cruz Superlight R

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Gray
- Red
- Scuba Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Santa Cruz Superlight R bike review

Santa Cruz produced the Superlight R bike in 2001 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 Gray, Red and Scuba Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager Valiant, Rear: Bontrager Valiant Assymetric, 32-hole. Santa Cruz equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santa Cruz used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Easton Monkey Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Superlight R to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Big AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santa Cruz, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire SL gear shift levers.