2020 Santa Cruz

5010 S / Aluminum / 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

$4,099
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
5010 S / Aluminum / 27.5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

5010 S / Aluminum / 27.5

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'7" – 5'2"

SM

5'0" – 5'6"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Santa Cruz 5010 CC X01 RSV review

Jan 2021 · Robin Weaver

The new 5010 is more composed and capable than ever, but thankfully still delivers when it comes to fun. This particular build certainly isn’t cheap though

Highs
  • Climbs incredibly well

  • Easy to set up

  • Really capable and stable at speed considering it’s only got 130mm of travel

  • Responsive, fun feel

Lows
  • Not quite as playful as its predecessor

  • This build is seriously pricey

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Santa Cruz 5010 CC XO1 RSV

Dec 2020 · Jeremy Benson

The Santa Cruz 5010 CC XO1 RSV is a well-rounded mid-travel trail bike with a fun-loving attitude. Built around "fun-sized" 27.5-inch wheels and 130mm of...

Highs
  • Excellent build

  • Snappy and playful

  • Feels like it has more travel than it does

Lows
  • Expensive

  • Not the best small bump compliance

  • Flip-chip is hard to access

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Loam Wolf
Review: Santa Cruz 5010 CC XO1

Aug 2020 · Nic Hall & Drew Rohde

Santa Cruz’s 5010 is a mountain bike to the very core. It does not promise anything but a fun time and delivers like few bikes do.

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Bike Perfect
Santa Cruz 5010 CC X01 RSV review

Jun 2020 · Guy Kesteven

The mid-travel, mid-sized wheel 5010 has always been the rowdy rider's bike in the Santa Cruz range. We test the brand-new fourth-generation bike to see if some big changes have altered its chaos-loving character

Highs
  • Exceptional shock control for a 130mm bike

  • More stable, but still dynamically agile

  • Super accurate but damped frame and wheel feel

  • Excellent pedalling kick without excess feedback

  • Steep seat angle for rock crawler climbs

  • Lifetime frame and wheel warranty

  • Fully loaded with practical ‘easy, extended life’ features

  • Maximum control build kits

  • New Extended Eagle gearing

  • ‘C’ bikes are relatively good value

Lows
  • Not as naturally fast or stable as a 29er (but more fun)

  • Grippy tyres

  • Pick up lag on the hub

  • Geometry chip is awkward to adjust

  • High quality equals high price

  • CC frame isn’t much lighter than C

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Bikerumor
Santa Cruz updates the 5010 with Lower-Link VPP and size specific chainstay lengths

Jun 2020

Santa Cruz updates the versatile 5010 trail bike with their new Lower-Link VPP linkage, not to mention size-specific rear ends.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Santa Cruz 5010 4 first test - a bike with one purpose: maximum fun!

Jun 2020 · Christoph Bayer

The Santa Cruz 5010 has been entirely revised and boasts a new frame, geometry and linkage. Its distinctive playful character, however, remains untouched.

Highs
  • Incredibly fun and agile handling

  • Efficient climber

  • Very well thought out, high-quality frame

  • Coherent spec

Lows
  • Hefty price

  • Not for KOM hunters

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MBR
Santa Cruz 5010 gets lower link makeover and proportional chainstay lengths - MBR

Jun 2020 · Danny Milner

The new Santa Cruz 5010 arrives with a lower-link driven shock, proportional sizing and the aim of letting you get creative with your surroundings.

Highs
  • Cool. Calm. Collected. Proportional sizing.

Lows
  • Sticky front tyre. Maybe a bit too composed.

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MTBR
First Ride: Santa Cruz 5010 version 4.0

Jun 2020

The new 5010 shares the lower-link shock design introduced over the past three seasons in the company’s enduro and trail bikes, and key geometry updates to keep it current with the competition. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

5010 S / Aluminum / 27.5

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsRobins Egg and Orange; Dark Grey and Light Grey

Fork

FOX 34 Float Performance 130

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float Performance DPS

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Headset

Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Stem

Race Face Aeffect R 40mm

Handlebar

Race Face Ride 35x760 bar

Saddle

WTB Silverado Pro

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

TypeDropper

Grips

Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD

Brakes

SRAM Guide R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Race Face AR Offset 35 27.5" Rims

Spokes

DT Competition (32)

Front Hub

DT 370 15x110 32H

Rear Hub

DT 370 12x148 32H

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5x2.3, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR

Disc Rotors

Avid Centerline 180mm

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