Developed using what they learned from the Bronson, the comparatively lower bottom bracket height, shorter chainstays and 125mm of VPP™ travel give 5010 a snappy, nimble, ride. It’s right at home just about anywhere, and it’s become a bike that seasoned riders turn to as a “quiver of one.” Its 68-degree head angle, 5lb frame weight, and the firm pedaling platform afforded by the VPP suspension design add climbing agility into the equation, making 5010 the tool for that backcountry mission you’ve been planning.
This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed Santa Cruz to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.
Features:
Full carbon frame and swingarm
125mm (5") VPP™ suspension
27.5" wheels
Forged upper and lower links
Double sealed pivots for long bearing life
Dual grease ports on lower link for easy maintenance
Full carbon dropouts and disk mounts
Angular contact bearings maximize stiffness
Collet axle pivots lock in place without pinch bolts
Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks
Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protection
Stealth and external seatpost cable routing
142mm rear axle spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
Direct mount rear derailleur option
Specifications:
Frame Material - Carbon CC
Fork - Rockshox Pike RCT3 130mm Solo Air w/15mm through axle and tapered steerer
Shock - Rock Shox Monarch RT3
Front Dérailleur - Shimano XT M8025
Rear Dérailleur - Shimano XT M8000 GS
Shifters - Shimano XT M8000 SL
Crankset - Shimano XT M8000 26/36
Bottom Bracket - Included w/ crankset
Cassette - Shimano XT M8000, 11-40t
Chain - Shimano HG700 11-speed
Brakes - Shimano XT
Brake Rotors - Shimano RT86 Ice Tech; 180mm
Headset - Cane Creek 40 series tapered, cartridge bearing
Bars - Santa Cruz Carbon 760mm Bar, 35mm clamp
Stem - Raceface Turbine Basic 35mm clamp
Grips - Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
Front Hub - DT Swiss 350 15x100
Rear Hub - DT Swiss 350 142x12
Rims - WTB Asym i23
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted
Front Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR2, TR, 3c, 27.5x2.3
Rear Tire - Maxxis Ardent, 27.5x2.25
Tubes - Stans Sealant
Seat Post - Rockshox Reverb Stealth, 125mm travel (100mm travel on size small)
