2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex

Archived: 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Carbon CC Gravel · Fork: Carbon · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex · Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle, 12spd · Crankset: SRAM Apex, 42t XS/S: 165mm, M/L: 170mm, XL: 172.5, XXL 175mm · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 68mm Road Wide BB · Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t · Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: SRAM Apex

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: (F) WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c / (R) WTB ASYM i25 28h 700c · Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 370, 12x100, Centerlock, 28h / (R) DT Swiss 370, 12x142, XDr, Centerlock, 28h · Front tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO · Rear tire: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c, DC, EXO

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB · Handlebar: Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR AL Bar, 31.8 XS/S: 42cm, M: 44cm, L/XL/XXL: 46cm · Stem: Zipp Service Course Stem All Sizes: 70mm · Seatpost: Zipp Service Course, 27.2 All Sizes: 350mm · Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.