The 5010 turns obstacles into features. Its nimble, poppy feel makes even the most mundane rides feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip and jump over. It's the kind of bike that makes new trails feel as familiar as the back of your hand.
27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. Smaller wheels provide an ideal balance between toughness and weight saving making them the most fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps. With its quick and agile character, the 5010 has become a go-to plaything for progressive riders the world over and the only contender on any backyard trails.
It’s a bike that goes harder than its vital stats may suggest. A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm at the rear, the lower-link VPPTM configuration of which leaves you feeling there’s a lot more travel at hand. And you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
It’s no handful either. The relatively slack head angle makes it predictable to steer, the relatively low BB height turns like it's on tracks and the short chainstays make this plaything easy to pick up and throw around.
No matter how much of a big kid you are the bike grows with you. We’ve tailored the geometry so frame size is matched to size specific chainstay lengths and super-low standover heights make it feel (almost) like that BMX you had as a kid.
Okay, perhaps that’s a bit nostalgic, but the 5010’s certainly a perfect gateway to the highs only proper mountain biking can offer.
The 5010’s balance and poise can turn any rider from cautious neophyte into a fully fledged flyer. The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
So don’t be afraid, roll up your sleeves and go get creative
X01-Kit Build Specs
Weight: 13.49kg / 29.74lbs
Material: Carbon CC
Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate 140mm 27.5"
Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle
Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle
Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon DUB 32t
Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Brakes: SRAM G2 RSC
Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Bars: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Torque Cap, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rims: Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims
Spokes: Sapim Race
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4" 3C EXO TR
Tubes: Stan's Sealant
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt
Design Details
Proportional Chainstay Lengths: The 5010's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
27.5 Wheels: 27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. This wheel size makes a bike feel fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps.
VPP(TM): A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm-travel of lower-link VPP™ suspension. Now you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
Quality, Strength, Reliability: The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
S-Kit Build Specs
Weight: 13.99kg / 30.84lbs
Material: Carbon C
Fork: RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm, 27.5"
Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Brakes: SRAM G2 R
Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Bars: Race Face ride bar 35x760mm (XS and S), Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise (M-XL)
Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4" 3C EXO TR
Tubes: Stan's Sealant
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or Race Face Aeffect
Saddle: WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
Design Details
Proportional Chainstay Lengths: The 5010's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
27.5 Wheels: 27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. This wheel size makes a bike feel fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps.
VPP(TM): A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm-travel of lower-link VPP™ suspension. Now you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
Quality, Strength, Reliability: The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
R-Kit Build Specs
Weight: 14.18kg / 31.27lbs
Material: Carbon C
Fork: RockShox Pike Select, 140mm
Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle 12spd
Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle
Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle DUB 32t
Cassette: SRAM PG1230 11-50t
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Brakes: SRAM Guide T
Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline 180mm
Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Bars: RaceFace Ride
Stem: RaceFace Chester
Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h
Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rim (F) / RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5" Rim (R)
Spokes: Sapim Race
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO, TR
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4" 3C EXO TR
Tubes: Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Seat Post: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Design Details
Proportional Chainstay Lengths: The 5010's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
27.5 Wheels: 27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. This wheel size makes a bike feel fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps.
VPP(TM): A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm-travel of lower-link VPP™ suspension. Now you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
Quality, Strength, Reliability: The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
