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Santa Cruz Bicycles
5010 Carbon CC Mountain Bike Frame - 2015

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The perfect "one bike."

Some of us spend weeks, if not months, sorting through the avalanche of mountain bike models that debut or are redesigned every year, sifting through catalogs and websites, just trying to find The One — that one bike that can do it all, from your occasional XC race, to your days riding the lifts, to your multi-day backcountry adventures. There are some compelling entries out there, but we can confidently assert that this machine right here is the cream of the do-it-all crop: the 2015 Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon CC Frameset. It's unchanged from the 2014 model with the exception of some new colors, which means it's still the perfect platform on which to build your ultimate one-bike bike.


What makes it so? Many things, but here are the highlights: First, 27.5-inch wheels, the sweet spot between big-wheel 29ers and 26ers. Second, 127mm of rear wheel travel, landing right between short-travel race rigs and big-hit trail-crushers. Third, perfectly neutral geometry that can climb, descend, and handle with the best of them. Fourth is the light, stiff Carbon CC chassis and all the wonderful things that you can do upon it.


Santa Cruz's industry-leading Carbon CC construction is at its best on the 5010. Both the front and rear triangles are constructed as a whole, rather than bonding them together from sub-assemblies. In addition to saving weight, it ensures that the 5010 is as strong as possible. That's because the fibers are uninterrupted by seams, which happens with other construction methods. If you were to cut it in half, you'd find that the inside of the tubes have the same perfectly smooth finish as the outside. That's a result of construction techniques that maximize the compaction of the layers. The benefit is that it's lighter, because any excess epoxy is squeezed from the frame prior to curing, and this ideal degree of compaction optimizes the strength. Plus, it keeps the frame weight in the cross-country race realm, at a shade over five pounds with shock. Lastly, the strength and stiffness are further enhanced with the mechanic-friendly, oversized 15mm collet style hardware and a 12x142mm thru-axle out back.


The mid-sized 27.5-inch wheels found on the 5010 have been surrounded by a whirlwind of attention as of late, and for good reason. The geometry of 26-inch bikes has become thoroughly refined over the past few years, but many riders find that the improved rolling characteristics of a 29-inch wheel make them an appealing alternative. However, stuffing a 29-inch wheel into a frame with moderate travel produces some undesirable side effects, most notably long, unwieldy chainstays. By designing the 5010 around 27.5-inch wheels, Santa Cruz has harnessed the improved rolling ability of larger wheels, while dropping nearly 3/4-inch off the chainstay length of the Tallboy 29er. And this translates into faster turns and a more responsive ride. The chainstays grow roughly a 1/4-inch as compared to the 26-inch-wheeled Blur TR, allowing it to maintain the snappy handling of its smaller-wheeled sibling. And like the Blur TR, the head angle remains at 68 degrees. What this means for you is that the steering feel is nearly identical to the notoriously fun TR — slack enough for DH stability, but aggressive enough for capable climbing.


Instead of thinking of the 5010 as a downsized Tallboy, consider it a stronger Blur TR that retains the flickability, while also adding a heaping spoonful of speed to the equation. The mixed tapered head tube accepts the latest generation of suspension forks, taking advantage of a tapered steerer tube in order to provide phenomenal stiffness, especially under hard braking. The 5010 is optimized for a fork with a 519mm axle to crown height, which corresponds to most 27.5-inch 130mm travel forks. It accepts a 30.9mm seatpost with a 35mm seat clamp, and it's compatible with stealth dropper posts should you prefer the cleanest possible cable routing. The bottom bracket is an English threaded BSA 73mm affair, which results in a setup free from creaks. It accepts a 12x142mm rear hub via the included thru-axle.


The Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon  CC Mountain Bike Frame is available in four sizes from Small to X-Large and in the colors Satin Black/white and Orange/lime green.


Details

  • Carbon CC frame material
  • Standard, threaded, 73mm bottom bracket shell
  • Fox Float CTD Shock with Kashima
  • Five-year frame warranty
  • Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension
  • 27.5-inch wheels
  • 68-degree head angle
  • Item #SNZ001L
Frame Material
Carbon CC
Suspension
full-suspension
Rear Shock
Fox Float CTD with Kashima
Rear Travel
127 mm
Head Tube Diameter
ZS44/EC49 mixed tapered
Headset Included
no
Bottom Bracket Type
73 mm English
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Cable Routing
external
Front Derailleur Mount
34.9mm clamp-on
Seatpost Diameter
30.9 mm
Seat Collar
34.9 mm
Rear Axle
142 mm thru-axle
Claimed Weight
[size M, with shock] 5.1 lbs
Recommended Use
all mountain
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years

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