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The 5010 is the most fun you can have on two off-road wheels, and Danny MacAskill’s wee bike of choice. Turning trails into pumptracks and logs into launches this bike begs to spend as much time above the ground as on it.
A laser sharp, agile trail whip that turns on a dime and loves to pop and play. The 130mm-travel 5010 sports short chainstays and a low BB for a uniquely playful character and an insatiable appetite for negotiating steep, technical climbs. When it’s time to descend, the bike’s 66.2/66.5-degree head tube angle (adjusted via flip chip) and generous reach/short stem combo equate to precise, confident handling.
The 5010’s balance and poise takes riders from uncertain neophyte to fledging flyboy. While some bikes are good at going up and down, the 5010 is a bike that’s great at going up, down, left, right, triangle, square, up, up, up, and away!
The upper-link driven shock VPP suspension is configured to be sharp and responsive. A firm beginning stroke makes for responsive, snappy pedaling and provides support for small bump, bump-jump playfulness, while the progressive curve offers the bottom-out resistance to make it feel like there’s a lot more travel than there actually is.
There’s also more than enough tire clearance to run just about any size tire. We spec a variety of tire/rim combos, including 2.6-inch tires on Reserve 37 rims because we feel it’s the sweet spot of rock crawling traction and sportiness, but there’s room to run 2.8-inch tires, if that’s your thing.
It’s considered the deep cut in the Santa Cruz range by the riders, like Danny MacAskill, who really know. While people busily overbike, 5010 owners get to the source. It’s the thrasher’s tool.
- Carbon CC frame
- RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm 27.5 fork
- FOX DPX2 Float Factory Kashima rear shock
- Santa Cruz Reserve 27 Carbon Rims with i9 Hydra hubs
- Maxxis Minion tires
- 12-speed SRAM XX1 AXS electronic drivetrain
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost
Electronic drivetrain systems deliver excellent shifting, easy set up, and solid battery life. Here are the highlights of today’s electronic shifting systems:
Shifting Performance
Electronic shifting systems use powerful servomotors to rapidly shift the chain. Because microprocessors and sensors constantly monitor every aspect of the system, they shift with precisely and without chain rub.
Customization
Many major systems have customizable shifting. Some have the ability to add remote shifters for common riding positions, and some even allow you to change the functions of the shifting buttons.
Dependability
Electronic groupsets are responsive and consistent. There are no cables to stretch and wear out, so you get a flawless shift every time. The added bonus is you’ll never have to replace a derailleur cable ever again.
A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.
Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.
Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Carbon CC |
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Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm 27.5 |
Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 Black |
Rear Shock | FOX DPX2 Float Factory Kashima |
Axles |
Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm |
Rims/Wheels | Santa Cruz Reserve 27 Carbon Rims |
Hubs |
Front: i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h Rear: i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h |
Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5"x2.3" 3C EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.3 EXO TR |
Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB |
Chainrings | 32T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50T |
Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x760mm |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | i9 A35 |
Brakes | SRAM G2 Ultimate |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle |
Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm |
* Subject to change without notice.