5010 2.0 Carbon CC XT Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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BOTY, versatile, bridge between XC and enduro—the original Santa Cruz 5010 has been called a great many things by a great many people. With the geometry tweaks underlying the re-worked 5010 2.0 Carbon CC XT Complete Mountain Bike, we fully expect that chorus of voices to swell in number, volume, and all-mountain hyperbole. The 5010 2.0's fan base growth will also be fueled by the relative affordability of this build's Shimano XT drivetrain and Easton ARC 24 rims, both of which are a step down from the kit on the top-tier models. The tradeoff makes for a corresponding drop in price, which makes the R build the most affordable version of the superlative Carbon CC 5010 2.0 in Santa Cruz's stable and promises to put its slacker, longer, and more aggressive geometry in the hands of more cyclists.
The key geometry changes accounting for the transition to the 2.0 designation lie in the head and seat tubes. They're slacker and steeper, respectively, with the head tube losing a whole degree, from 68 to 67, bringing it in line with the previous Bronson model. As you can imagine, the change is noticeable when the tires hit dirt, completely blowing up our own expectations for how much crunch a "trail" bike is equipped to handle.
The steepened seat tube is equally impressive, though in a different way. The forward-oriented position of the saddle makes for better leverage on the pedals while grinding out climbs or burning diesel on long stretches of fast singletrack. The 5010 2.0 also has a longer reach, lower bottom bracket, 5mm more travel, increased dropper range, stubbier chainstays, and a wider rear axle. That pile of alterations means that it pedals harder, takes bigger bites out of terrain, and provides a wider dropper range for aggressively tackling double-digit grades on either side of zero.
The Virtual Pivot Point 3 (VPP3) suspension also got hit by the redesign hammer. The most immediately obvious change is the extra 5mm of travel, but the tuning has also been revised. Where the old suspension curve described a deep "U," VPP3's curve resembles a flattened check mark, with less dramatic ramping on either end of the travel arc.
The results are that, during the initial stroke, VPP3 boasts increased small bump compliance to keep the tires glued to the trail for more traction across lumpy trails and root lattices. It also maintains its predecessor's firm feel during accelerations while jockeying for position in a mass start or clearing a shelf at the crux of a climb. When paired with FOX's Evol air can, the ramp-up arc doesn't dramatically alter as the shock compresses, so the pedaling platform stays consistent across travel, with less wallowing, bob, and bottom-outs — even while the axle's path turns rearward as travel increases to absorb big hits.
Despite these changes, Santa Cruz opts for the same top-end Carbon CC construction method and materials featured throughout its 2015 line. Beginning with superior materials allows the engineers to use less carbon in order to hit stiffness targets while claiming weight savings that hover just under the 300g mark.
Both triangles are constructed as whole, monocoque pieces, which also contributes to keeping weight low because the carbon can be wrapped through junctures and around joints. This eliminates the artificial weak points of bonded frames and actually requires less material in the process. While it's being cured, the frame is compacted from inside and out, a final step that virtually eliminates any excess material and resin pooling, resulting in more structural integrity and, of course, additional weight savings.
Details
- The ultimate trail bike from the ultimate mountain bike brand
- 5in of VPP suspension that define race-level pedaling
- One of the most capable, moderate geometries in off-road cycling
- Features the peerless Carbon CC construction process and lay-up
- Integrated frame protection keeps that carbon pristine
- An unholy blend of FOX Factory and RockShox Pike
- Build kit shows off the potential of Shimano's new XT drivetrain
- Internal routing for clean lines that show off the signature Santa Cruz Bicycles colorway
- Item #SNZ007I
- Frame Material
- Carbon CC
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Factory EVOL
- Rear Travel
- 130 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air
- Front Travel
- 130 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000 SL
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8020 side swing
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000 GS
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 24 / 34 t Race Face Turbine SL
- Bottom Bracket
- 73mm BSA threaded
- Cassette
- 11 - 40 t Shimano XT M8000
- Chain
- Shimano HG700
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180 / 180 mm Shimano RT86 Ice Tech
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Carbon
- Handlebar Width
- 760 mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Team
- Seatpost
- [sizes medium - x-large] RockShox Reverb Stealth 150mm travel, [size small] RockShox Reverb Stealth 125mm travel
- Wheelset
- [rims] Easton ARC 24
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR 3c, [rear] Maxxis Ardent
- Tire Size
- [front] 27.5 x 2.3 in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.25 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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