Singletrack VLOG Episode 19 - Wil goes to Santa Cruz

What exactly goes on at a press launch?
Wil took the camera with him on his way to Santa Cruz in California for the launch of the brand new Santa Cruz Blur & Highball. Join him on his (very long) trip over from the UK as he gets exposed to sunshine, burritos and a new game called Crud...

[@Montblanc1986]

Holy cow I’ll take that new Fog Highball CC!

[@singletrack]

It's gorgeous isn't it Kazak! Personally, I like the purple one with the orange highlights. Not often you see purple bikes, but I wanna see more!
ST Wil

[@anthonymorabito1917]

Wil, what brand of sunglasses are you wearing?

[@singletrack]

Hey Anthony!
Those glasses are from Smith Optics, and they're called the Attack Max. I'm currently testing them, and we'll have the full review on the website in the near future!
ST Wil

[@genemryan1]

Was that a size medium you rode Wil? How was it size wise and what height are you? @178cm can't decide between med or large! Thanks

[@singletrack]

I stand at 175cm tall, and rode the medium size Blur at the launch. The fit was spot-on with the stock bar and stem setup.
At 178cm tall, you're on the border between the two sizes, so it might come down to what kind of 'feel' you're going for, and also what cockpit you want to run. A medium frame with a longer stem will give you a slightly more aggressive setup that'll likely be what you want for racing duties. But if you'd prefer a more relaxed ride for everyday trail riding and would prefer to run a shorter stem, then a large might be a better fit.
If possible though, I'd still highly recommend test riding if you can - that's always the best way to find out for yourself, since there are so many variables when it comes to bike fit.
Here's my first ride review if you want any more information about handling and setup; singletrackworld.com/2018/03/first-ride-review-santa-cruz-blur-3-cc-xx1-reserve/
ST Wil.