Compare: 2021 Santa Cruz 5010 S / Carbon C / 27.5

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	5010 S / Carbon C / 27.52021 Santa Cruz	Recommended Optic C2 Shimano2023 Norco

MSRP	$5,499	$4,799
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$3,999 17% off At Norco
Category	Trail	Trail
	6.8	6.8
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Elite Float 36
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GX Eagle	XT, Praxis
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	140mm
Rear Travel	130mm	125mm
Brand Site	santacruzbicycles.com	norco.com
Summary	The Santa Cruz 5010 S / Carbon C / 27.5 is a 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2021 5010 S / Carbon C / 27.5

2023 Optic C2 Shimano

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Gear Range

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

2021 5010 S / Carbon C / 27.5

28 mph

2023 Optic C2 Shimano

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	5010 S / Carbon C / 27.52021 Santa Cruz	Optic C2 Shimano2023 Norco

Frame	5010 S / Carbon C / 27.5 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Raspberry Sorbet and Grey; Loosely Blue and Black	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Raspberry Sorbet and Grey; Loosely Blue and Black
Fork	FOX 34 Float Performance, 140mm, 27.5" Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT 36, GRIP2, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT DPX2, 190x45mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB	Praxis M30 BB92
Headset	Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
Stem	Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm	Norco 6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar	Burgtec Alloy Bar 35x800mm	TranzX Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
Saddle	WTB Silverado Pro	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
Seatpost	RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6	X-Fusion Manic dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
Grips	Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips	DMR Deathgrip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano XT RD-M8100
Crank	SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t	Praxis Girder Carbon M30, 32T, 170mm
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle	Shimano XT SL-M8100 I-Spec EV
Cassette	SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52T	Shimano XT CS-M8100, 10-51T, 12 Speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD	Shimano XT CN-M8100
Brakes	SRAM G2 R	Front: Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads, Rear: Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4 Piston, Metallic Pads
Brake Levers		Shimano XT BR-M8020

Wheels

Rims	Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" RIms	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H
Spokes	Sapim Race
Front Hub	DT 370 15x110 32H	Shimano XT HB-8110-B, 15x110mm Boost, Center Lock
Rear Hub	DT 370 12x148 XD 32h	Shimano XT FH-8110-B 12x148mm Boost, 32H, Micro Spline, Center Lock
Tires	Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4 MaxxGRIP EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4" 3C EXO TR	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
Disc Rotors	Avid Centerline 180mm	Shimano SM-RT70 Ice Tech, 203mm

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