5010 Carbon CC X01 AM Float 34 Complete Mountain Bike - 2015
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With five even inches of travel governing the play of 27.5-inch wheels, the Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon CC X01 AM Float 34 Complete Mountain Bike is in the upper echelons of XC and trail royalty. It's not a mushy marshmallow when you're in dire need of putting watts into the trail, but the middle-ground travel of the VPP suspension rounds off square hits and sits in the sweet spot for small bump compliance on the trail, while the Rockshox Reverb Stealth dropper post provides yet more versatility. In a world of specialization hype, the 5010 quietly excels at virtually all race applications.
Regardless of the trail situation, the 5010's geometry and construction details recommend it for going fast. The 68-degree head tube keeps tracking stable enough for enduro-style ripping and the oversized 12x142mm rear axle stiffens things up to limit time on the climbs. The 27.5 wheels, also operating on the all-things-in-moderation creed, make for stubby chainstays that benefit from the steamroller effect of big wheels while still maintaining the responsive acceleration and sharp handling of 26-inch wheels.
The two counter-rotating links at the heart of the 5010's VPP suspension platform take full advantage of the frame's handling. The upper link provides most of the rotation as the bike compresses into the sag point for a vertical wheel path that manifests as a firm platform for acceleration and eager small-bump compliance. As the bike compresses deeper, the lower link activates, moving the axle path rearward to lengthen the wheelbase and increase stability. The result is snappy responsiveness throughout the suspension's travel that makes the ride up almost as much fun as the trip down.
Of course, no frame can transcend shoddy construction, so the 5010's desirable properties begin with Santa Cruz's peerless Carbon CC layup technology. Carbon CC frames use a higher modulus carbon fiber and proprietary layup process to achieve the same strength and stiffness characteristics of the heavier Carbon C frames but with much less weight — about 250-280 claimed grams per frame.
Both the front and rear triangles are constructed as a whole, rather than bonding them together from sub-assemblies. In addition to saving weight, this ensures that the 5010 is as strong as possible by allowing for continuously wrapped fibers through seams and around junctures for improved structural integrity that actually requires less material. The frame is also compacted to eliminate excess carbon and internal resin build-ups, making for yet more weight loss and further increasing structural integrity.
The drivetrain mates a SRAM X01 right shifter with an X1 rear derailleur, leaving the one-by Race Face Turbine cranks unencumbered with any unnecessary gearing and shifting options. We've also taken the liberty of upgrading to the optional FOX 34 Float fork, so neither front derailleur issues nor unruly trail furniture will throw off your ride. The wheels combine WTB rims with the unrivaled spinning of DT Swiss hubs so no watts are lost in the translation from drivetrain to trail. Finally, all the speed built into the 5010 is checked by Shimano's XT brakes and Ice-Tech rotors. Whether it's the cooling fins or the meticulous Japanese engineering, the XTs are held in high esteem around our office and throughout the industry at large.
- Frame Material
- Carbon CC
- Suspension
- Virtual Pivot Point (VPP)
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Kashima
- Rear Travel
- 125 mm
- Fork
- Fox 34 Float CTD Adjust Factory Kashima
- Front Travel
- 130 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Tapered
- Shifters
- [right only] SRAM X01
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X1
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 32 t Race Face Turbine Cinch
- Bottom Bracket
- 73mm BSA threaded
- Cassette
- 10 - 42 t SRAM XG1180
- Chain
- SRAM XX1
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT M785
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180 / 160 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 Volt Team
- Seat Collar
- 35 mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] WTB Asym i23
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350
- Front Axle
- 15x100mm thru-axle
- Rear Axle
- 12x142mm thru-axle
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis High Roller 2 EXO, [rear] Maxxis Ardent EXO
- Tire Size
- [front] 27.5 x 2.3 in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.25 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- cross-country, trail, enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years on frame
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