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 |
| 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) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Bontrager Valiant Assymetric Front: Bontrager Valiant |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton Monkey Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Gray - Red - Scuba Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| 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 |
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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.