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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesWhen it comes to an affordable yet respectably spec'd backcountry exploration vehicle, it's tough to outpace the Santa Cruz 5010 2.0 A R1x Complete Mountain Bike. While the modest 130 mm of VPP® travel isn't ideal for charging the biggest hits, it produces a shorter chainstay length and lower bottom-bracket height that yields a particularly playful ride that negotiates steep, heavily rooted climbs with ease. Updated geometry has given the new 5010 a 67-degree head tube angle that enables rider's to tackle descents with more aggression without compromising pedal-ability. Although carbon frames are all the craze, it's difficult to ignore the proven track record of alloy. When the itch for a trail endeavor takes root, the Santa Cruz 5010 2.0 A R1x Mountain Bike offers an undeniable value.
Aluminum Alloy Frame – Santa Cruz continues to offer most of their models in aluminum because it delivers a rocker solid ride experience at a great price. All Santa Cruz VPP® aluminum bikes mirror the same geometry (and paint jobs) as their carbon siblings.
130 mm VPP® Suspension – Virtual Pivot Point (VPP®) is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. The beauty of VPP® suspension is that the short links allow Santa Cruz to create compact tidy suspension designs. Combine that with large diameter pivot axles running on angular contact bearings and you get the integrity, responsiveness and precision that Santa Cruz frames are famous for.
Fox Float Performance – The design of the Fox Float Performance shock offers excellent bump absorption and firm lockout. A Dual Piston System (DPS) damper is equipped with three position settings to match any terrain.
Shock Adjustments – Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes / Rebound / Air Spring Pressure
Bottle Cage Mount in Front Triangle – Accommodates piggyback shocks.
Dual Grease Ports on Lower Link – For easy maintenance.
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
Double Sealed Pivots for Long Bearing Life
Collet Axle Pivots Lock In Place Without Pinch Bolts
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
Forged Upper & Lower Links
Full Carbon Dropouts & Disk Mounts
Full Carbon Frame & Swingarm
Molded Rubber Swingarm & Downtube Protection
Stealth & External Seatpost Cable Routing
148 mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
2x Bottle Cage Mounts
Fox 34 Rhythm – Designed for the aggressive trail rider, the 34 Rhythm features a GRIP damper, FLOAT air spring, and super lightweight chassis. The 34 provides proven trail performance that instills confidence and control.
Fork Adjustments – GRIP 3-Position Lever Adjust (Open, Medium, Firm) / Rebound / Air Spring Pressure
SRAM NX 11-Speed Shifter – SRAM NX trigger shifter with X-ACTUATION™ technology gives you sharp, dependable shifting. Built for precise and swift shifting across SRAM's wide range 11-speed cassette, the NX trigger shifter brings industry changing technology to everyone.
SRAM NX 1x11 X-HORIZON™ Rear Derailleur – Provides the same smooth, reliable shifting action as XX1—from the larger upper pulley offset to the 12-tooth X-SYNC™ pulley wheels. By eliminating unwanted chain movement, X-HORIZON™ shifts faster, puts an end to ghost shifting and reduces shift force and chain slap. And with CAGE LOCK™ technology, wheel removal and installation are easier than ever.
SRAM XG-1150 Cassette – FULL PIN™ technology uses eleven lightweight, stamped steel cogs held together with 123 high-strength stainless steel pins. The result: a cassette that’s light, durable and equipped with SRAM’s super wide 10-42t gear range that’s a perfect fit for any ride. The open design similar to the X-DOME™ cassette aids in mud clearance, giving you cleaner shifting performance and longer component life.
Race Face Æffect Crankset – The Æffect crankset is designed to handle aggressive trail riding at XC crank weight, featuring the Cinch System with interchangeable spider options and the trusted 24mm EXI interface spindle, the Æffect is a rock solid crankset for the modern XC and trail rider.
SRAM Level T Brakes – Level T capitalizes on the same trail-taming brake technology that conquered the 2015 World Mountain Bike Championships, to deliver a powerful and consistent XC and trail-optimized brake set that keeps your capital in the bank. This budget-minded, MatchMaker™ compatible brake set provides all the power of its siblings, keeping you in complete control.
Avid Centerline Rotors – The new Centerline Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis CrossMark II EXO | Rear Tire – The CrossMark II improves on the speed of its predecessor while improving grip in intermediate conditions. The legendary center ridge still flies on hardpack, and the updated tread pattern provides better braking and cornering over a wide range of trail conditions. A great choice if you want to go fast everywhere.
Stan's Sealant (Already Tubeless!) – Award winning tire sealant from the folks that invented tubeless conversion and redefined puncture protection.
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 405 | 425 | 445 | 475 |
Stack (mm) | 586 | 595 | 604 | 613 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 576 | 598 | 621 | 654 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 395 | 420 | 460 | 495 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.8 | 73.8 | 73.8 | 73.8 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1117 | 1141 | 1164 | 1198 |
Standover Height (mm) | 711 | 717 | 719 | 732 |