Santa Cruz V10 8 CC DH S Complete Mountain Bike 2027

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

For bike park days and shuttle laps, there’s nothing like a downhill (DH) bike. Designed to tackle the roughest trails at high speeds, these bikes have long suspension travel (typically 170mm+), huge brakes, and unreal descending capabilities. DH bikes are not as suitable for tight trails or climbing.

Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

Maximize your downhill performance with Vivid Select+, a rear shock that rides on the latest TouchDown RCT damper. Get all of Ultimate’s reliable, superior performance with a simpler suite of damping adjustments. With an air spring that acts like a coil, this is the latest chapter in Vivid’s legacy of smooth suppleness on the trail.

Shock Adjustments – Rebound, Compression, Threshold Lever

The authentic click of the GX DH Trigger Shifter means it’s time to sprint out of the corner, set up for the next big table, or put in that last kick to the finish line. A critical component in the lineup, the GX DH shifter is engineered in Germany to deliver clockwork-accurate shifting when you want it.

The SRAM GX DH derailleur is easier to shift, incredibly precise, and keeps unwanted chain slap noise to a minimum so you can concentrate on the sweet feeling of nailing your line. GX DH — Get Some.

 

Whether your target is high speed or big air, an unwavering focus on dependability and style can never be overlooked. Blending the experience of countless DH podiums, big mountain competitions and film sessions, the new Descendant DH crank brings clock-beating weight savings to freeride burliness — at a price that will leave money for the next adventure. Meet your gravity goals — Descendant.

FEATURES

• Lightweight DH crank set
• New graphics
• World Cup proven design
• Fully compatible with any 1x drivetrain
• X-SYNC™ chainring

Designed from a long line of dependable, lightweight chains that are built for toughness, the SRAM PC-1110 chain features solid pin construction, 11-speed PowerLock® and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.

FEATURES

• This chain is an integral part of the SRAM 1x™ drivetrain system
• Optimized to work with X-SYNC™ rings for precise and dependable 11-speed performance
• Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains

SRAM Maven Bronze features monstrous 18 and 19.5mm pistons driving 50% more power than Code. But best-in-class power means nothing unless you’re able to harness it. The Maven Bronze lever body houses Swinglink, which translates rider input for progressive power throughout the lever pull, maintaining SRAM’s signature ride feel. And because of a stiff 4-bolt caliper that sheds an incredible amount of heat, that feel remains consistent, so the last corner feels like the first corner. Maven Bronze features a Dark Polar Anodized finish, and tool-free Reach Adjust.

The Chester seatpost is burly, durable and always down to ride — just like you. Through rock gardens, bike park sessions, and more than your fair share of bails and close calls, a Chester post will serve you well.

The Reserve 30 is specially designed to stand up to abuse, featuring a 30mm width for use with 2.5 tires and a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. Proven in the lab, backed by a lifetime guarantee, and ride tested in some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the 30 takes you there faster with a greater sense of confidence. Combined with Industry Nine's fantastic 1/1 hubs, this is an unbeatable wheelset. Reserve rims come with a lifetime guarantee.

Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.

• 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
• DH: Downhill casing tires are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. Made with two layers of durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall stability.
• Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless tires allow riders to run lower air pressures for improved traction, lower rolling resistance, and less chance of flatting.

With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.​

• 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
• DH: Downhill casing tires are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. Made with two layers of durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall stability.