Description
2018 Santa Cruz Bicycles 5010 2.1 R Complete Mountain Bike
Emphasizing playful handling over the brute force of an enduro sled, the Santa Cruz 5010 2.1 R Complete Mountain Bike is a razor-sharp trail scalpel that’s efficient enough for epic rides in the mountains and responsive enough to challenge friends on hot laps around the local loop. This 5010 features Santa Cruz’s aluminum construction for reliable strength without dropping all your precious loot on a pricier carbon model. Budget-conscious riders will be happy to know that geometry stays congruent with all frames in the 5010 line-up, allowing those without stacked bank accounts to reap the same benefits of playfulness and agility on the trail.
Seeing the first generation of 5010 drew inspiration from the nimble leanings of the Blur TR, it was inherently more playful than anything else in Santa Cruz’s line-up when it was launched in 2013. Now that bikes have grown slacker, longer, and lower, it only makes sense the second-gen 5010 has adapted to reflect the push towards modernized trail geometry, with a longer reach and wheelbase in conjunction with a slacker head tube angle of 67 degrees. These changes create a roomier cockpit, so you’re more comfortable and confident on the descent, as well as making it inherently more stable at high speeds. Best of all, these geometry changes don’t alter the quick-handling nature of the 5010, as it features snappy 16.7-inch chainstays and a low-slung bottom bracket of 13.1 inches.
Looking at the 5010’s VPP suspension, you’ll be pleased to note it underwent a subtle redesign for 2017, which improves the suspension durability and overall performance. The upper link is now connected to the top tube for greater stiffness, as well as more stand-over clearance for shorter riders. The lower link resides above the bottom bracket, protecting it from damaging rock strikes and flinging trail debris. These changes extend to the suspension’s performance as well, with the VPP suspension exhibiting heightened sensitivity to small bumps, as well as greater mid-stroke support. However, the suspension is still progressive at end-stroke, ramping up dramatically to prevent you from harshly bottoming out.
Delving into this particular “R” kit, you’ll find it’s equipped with a nice balance of reliable and smooth-performing components. Case in point, the SRAM NX 1×11 drivetrain delivers crisp shifts over a wide range of usable gears, all without dealing with a pesky front derailleur. Plus, the Fox Rhythm 34 fork offers a stiff chassis with its 34-millimeter stanchions, meaning you’ll reap the benefits of precise handling over rough terrain.
Santa Cruz’s quintessential trail bike with nimble handling
Aluminum frame for reliable strength without lofty price tag
130mm of VPP suspension for a responsive pedaling plaform
67-degree head tube balances stability with steering response
Longer reach keeps you comfortable and confident on descents
Short chainstays and low bottom bracket for cornering prowess
SRAM NX 1×11 drivetrain for wide range of usable gears
Fox Rhythm 34 fork with 130mm of bump-smoothing travel
2018 Santa Cruz Bicycles 5010 2.1 R Complete Mountain Bike
Frame Material:
aluminum
Suspension:
VPP
Rear Shock:
Fox Float Performance DPS
Rear Travel:
130mm
Fork:
Fox Rhythm 34
Front Travel:
130mm
Headset:
Cane Creek 10 IS, Integrated
Shifters:
SRAM NX
Front Derailleur:
n/a
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM NX
Crankset:
Race Face Aeffect (32t)
Bottom Bracket:
BSA threaded
Cassette:
SRAM XG1150 CS (10-42t)
Chain:
SRAM PC1110
Brakeset:
SRAM Level T
Brake Type:
hydraulic disc
Rotors:
Avid Centerline, 180mm
Handlebar:
Race Face Ride, 35mm
Handlebar Width:
760mm
Grips:
Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
Stem:
Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
Stem Length:
50mm
Saddle:
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost:
Race Face Aeffect
Seatpost Diameter:
31.6mm
Wheelset:
WTB ST i25 TCS
Hubs:
[front] Novatec D711, [rear] Novatec D462
Front Axle:
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle:
12 x 148mm Boost
Tires:
[front] Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, [rear] Maxxis Crossmark II TR EXO
Tire Size:
[front] 27.5 x 2.3in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.25in
Recommended Use:
trail
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime on frame
2018 Santa Cruz Bicycles 5010 2.1 R Complete Mountain Bike
GEOMETRY CHART
5010 2.0 | |||||||||||
Seat Tube
(c-t) |
Effective Top Tube
(eTT) |
Stack
(S) |
Reach
(R) |
Stand Over | Head Tube
(HT) |
Head Tube Angle
(HT°) |
Seat Tube Angle
(ST°) |
Bottom Bracket Height
(BBH) |
Chainstay
(CS) |
Wheelbase | |
S | 15.6in | 22.6in | 23in | 15.9in | 27.9in | 3.9in | 67° | 73.8° | 13.1in | 16.7in | 44in |
M | 16.5in | 23.5in | 23.4in | 16.7in | 28.2in | 4.3in | 67° | 73.8° | 13.1in | 16.7in | 45.9in |
L | 17.7in | 24.4in | 23.7in | 17.5in | 28.3in | 4.7in | 67° | 73.8° | 13.1in | 16.7in | 45.9in |
XL | 19.5in | 25.7in | 24.1in | 18.7in | 28.8in | 5.1in | 67° | 73.8° | 13.1in | 16.7in | 47.2in |
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