Santa Cruz 5010 - Mountain Bike

Get creative with your surroundings.
 

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 Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6 bolt, 28h
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h
• Rims: RaceFace AR 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 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.