The Super 8 arrived in 1996 as Santa Cruz's 8in-travel downhill race bike, according to BikeRadar.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Suspension
- 8in travel1996 — BikeRadar
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Super 8 | Downhill race bike with 8in travel. | BikeRadar |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.