Santa Cruz debuts its first carbon frame
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The new frame strikes a similar profile
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Carbon construction makes the frame substantially lighter than before
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The second-generation VPP suspension system
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The well-reinforced head tube presumably improves front end rigidity
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The rear triangle is molded as a single unit
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Even the disc tabs and both rear dropouts are made of carbon
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Santa Cruz has traded last year's replaceable dropout
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A recess is molded in for the carbon chain stay protector.
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The down tube will sport two sets of bottom mounts:
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Low-profile cable stops leave few sharp edges.
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All carbon Blur XC frames will come in a bare carbon finish
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