The Exie USA is a World-Cup capable cross-country race bike that flat out shreds. With a sub 2,000g frame weight and dw-link suspension, it offers a stunning combination of pedaling efficiency and downhill performance. We designed, built, and tested it in our Santa Cruz factory, which is powered by the warm California sunshine.
Note: with the introduction of the Vietnam made Exie, we have updated the name of our domestically produced model to EXIE USA.
| Years Manufactured | 2021–2023 |
| Version | V1 |
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame Weight | 2026g, 4.47lbs (size medium, w/ shock) |
| Wheel Size | 29” / up to 2.4" tires |
| Front Travel | 120mm forks |
| Rear Travel | 100mm (4 inches) |
| Boost Axles | 148mm rear / 110mm front |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Rear Brake | 160mm post mount / 180mm max |
| Derailleur Hanger | Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) SRAM part number AC-DRHG-MTB-A1 |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded (73mm English threaded) |
| Chainline | 52mm chainline, 168mm Q Factor |
| ISCG 05 Compatible | Integrated Upper Chain Guide |
| Headset | IS 41/28.6 upper, IS 52/40 lower |
| Colors | The color is black |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Frame Warranty | 7 years |
Exie USA V1 Specific FAQs
We offer two versions of the Exie. The Exie USA is produced in our solar powered facility in Pajero, California. The Exie is manufactured overseas.
All our manuals are available here. You can also find the Quick Setup guide for the Exie USA in the 'Setup' tab on the right.
We recommend a 120mm travel fork on the Exie USA. A 100mm fork will take the Exie USA from downcountry to World Cup XC. We recommend those interested in overforking the Exie USA to take a closer look at the Ripley.
The Exie USA is optimized around a 44mm fork offset. The 51mm offset fork shortens the trail (the distance between the contact patch and the steering axis), which can cause the front end to feel less stable.
No, the Exie USA is not compatible with a coil shock.
The Exie USA can accommodate a 2.4” rear tire.
The max chainring for an Exie is 36t.
No. The hydraulic hose's diameter is too large for the frame's internal cable tunnels. However, the Reverb AXS is compatible!
The Exie USA uses a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and axle which was developed by SRAM. We have UDH parts available on our webstore. You can also source these parts through any quality retailer. The hanger part number is AC-DRHG-MTB-A1. The SRAM Maxle Stealth Rear Through Axle (12x148 174mm shaft length, 180mm overall length) is 710845856129.
The Exie USA can fit 1x 26 oz Purist bottle and 1x 22 oz Purist bottle when the Arundel side loader cage is used.
Yes, the max size oval chainring we recommend is a 34T. Not all oval chainrings are the same, so we recommend double checking clearance before riding.
Weight for complete Exie USA starts at 22.2 lbs.
No, there is no weight limit for the Exie frame. The max pressure for the stock Fox DPS shock is 300 PSI.
You can find torque specs for the Exie USA in the tab above, or by checking our manual here.
The Exie USA has an integrated top mount chain guide that attaches to our lower link. If you’d like to run an after market guide, you can use a BB to ISCG-5 spacer instead of a regular BB spacer.
General FAQs
To see our general FAQs click here.
120mm Fork (530mm axle to crown; 2.4" Rekon Race Tires)
| Nominal Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length | A | 356 14 | 406 16 | 457 18 | 508 20 |
| Top Tube Length | B | 584 23 | 613 24.1 | 644 25.4 | 675 26.6 |
| Head Tube Length | C | 85 3.3 | 95 3.7 | 110 4.3 | 135 5.3 |
| Chainstay Length | D | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 73.8° 73.8° | 73.8° 73.8° | 74.8° 74.8° | 75.9° 75.9° |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 67.2° 67.2° | 67.2° 67.2° | 67.2° 67.2° | 67.2° 67.2° |
| Wheelbase | G | 1128 44.4 | 1158 45.6 | 1202 47.3 | 1253 49.3 |
| Stack | 582 22.9 | 592 23.3 | 606 23.9 | 630 24.8 | |
| Reach | 413 16.3 | 439 17.3 | 478 18.8 | 519 20.4 | |
| Standover | 722 28.4 | 727 28.6 | 748 29.4 | 754 29.7 | |
| Trail | 110 4.3 | 110 4.3 | 110 4.3 | 110 4.3 | |
| BB Drop | 28 1.1 | 28 1.1 | 28 1.1 | 28 1.1 |
Sizing Guide (Rider Height)
Dropper Post Saddle Height Calculations
Do not try to insert your post deeper than these measurements. Forcing the post can result in a seat tube failure.
| Frame measurement | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (mm) | 180 | 250 | 250 | 270 |
Bike Yoke Devine
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Min | 568 | 618 | 669 | 720 |
| Max | 721 | 771 | 822 | 873 |
Bike Yoke Revive
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Min | 541 | 573 | 624 | 675 |
| Max | 641 | 691 | 742 | 793 | |
| 160 | Min | 611 | 608 | 659 | 710 |
| Max | 691 | 741 | 792 | 843 | |
| 185 | Min | 661 | 641 | 692 | 735 |
| Max | 711 | 761 | 812 | 863 | |
| 213 | Min | 726 | 706 | 757 | 788 |
| Max | 776 | 826 | 877 | 928 |
Reverb AXS
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Min | 566 | 596 | 647 | 698 |
| Max | 666 | 716 | 767 | 818 | |
| 150 | Min | 616 | 621 | 672 | 723 |
| Max | 716 | 766 | 817 | 868 | |
| 170 | Min | 656 | 641 | 692 | 743 |
| Max | 756 | 806 | 857 | 908 |
| Hardware | Torque Spec (Nm) | Thread Treatment / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Link 3mm Preload Bolts | 2 | Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head |
| Lower Link 4mm Pinch Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Swingarm to Clevis Pivot Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Lower Shock to Clevis Bolt | 20 | Loctite 243 on threads, Ti anti-seize under the bolt head |
| Rear Brake Caliper | 6 | Loctite 243 |
| Upper Link Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Forward Shock Mount Bolt | 10 | Loctite 243 on threads, grease on the shaft |
| Seat Binder | 5 | Ti anti-seize |
| Derailleur Hanger Bolt | 25 | Dry (reverse thread!) |
| Bushings | Apply Slick Honey (grease) to all bushings during reassembly | |
| Hexle | There is not a numerical torque figure for the Hexle. We recommend tightening the 5mm with your multi tool that you carry with you. This way you’ll be able to remove it in case of a flat out on a ride. |