V10
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE RIDING A DH BIKE. NOTHING.
The V10 is the bike ridden by the Syndicate to World Cup victories. Fully refined—not redefined—the eighth generation V10 is designed for riders looking to emulate their heroes or find the best lines in the bike park. It’s for those who understand there’s no substitute for a proper downhill bike. Lap after lap, day after day, nothing compares to riding a downhill bike. Nothing.
SPEED IS YOUR FRIEND
DH bikes are thoroughbred, singularly focused machines designed for pure speed and thrills downhill.
THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
Three points of 3-position adjustment allow fine-tuning for fit, terrain and preference: the rear axle flip chip (+5mm / 0 / -5mm) adjusts fore-aft weight balance; reach-adjust headset cups (-8mm / 0 / +8mm) customize fit, and the lower link flip chip calibrates BB height and head tube angle.
Design Details
Evolution of a Species
Designed, prototyped, tested, validated, and assembled by us right here in Santa Cruz, CA—and the UCI World Series DH circuit.
CC Carbon
Few companies have mastered carbon like we have. Our frames, designed in California, are made in-house and include a lifetime warranty.
Built to Last
Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. From the tough frames to free bearings for life, Santa Cruz bikes are built to last.
Homologated hero
Every bike we make—from the V10 down through the model range—undergoes the same rigorous development process by the same engineers.
VPPâ„¢
208mm of VPPâ„¢ travel, exquisitely refined with ease of tuning and serviceability in mind.
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V10
Sizing & Geometry
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
| s | m | l | xl(29) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach short mid long | 412-420-428 | 447-455-463 | 467-475-483 | 492-500-508 |
| Stack | 624 | 633 | 637 | 642 |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Rear Center (Long/Mid/Short) | 440-445-450 | 445-450-455 | 450-455-460 | 455-460-465 |
| Front Center | 785 | 825 | 847 | 874 |
| BB Height | 356 | 356 | 356 | 356 |
| BB Drop Front | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| BB Drop Rear | -1 | -1 | -1 | 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1230 | 1275 | 1302 | 1334 |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 | 445 | 455 | 465 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.9 | 77.4 | 77.3 | 77 |
| Standover Height | 729 | 730 | 731 | 731 |
| s | m | l | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach short mid long | 411-419-427 | 446-454-462 | 466-474-482 | 491-499-507 |
| Stack | 625 | 634 | 638 | 643 |
| Head tube angle | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.9 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Rear Center (Long/Mid/Short) | 440-445-451 | 446-451-456 | 451-456-461 | 456-461-466 |
| Front Center | 785 | 825 | 847 | 874 |
| BB Height | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 |
| BB Drop Front | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| BB Drop Rear | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Wheelbase | 1231 | 1275 | 1303 | 1335 |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 | 445 | 455 | 465 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.8 | 77.3 | 77.2 | 76.9 |
| Standover Height | 726 | 728 | 729 | 729 |
| s | m | l | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach short mid long | 409-417-425 | 444-452-460 | 464-472-480 | 489-497-505 |
| Stack | 626 | 635 | 639 | 644 |
| Head tube angle | 62.7 | 62.7 | 62.7 | 62.7 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Rear Center (Long/Mid/Short) | 440-445-452 | 446-451-456 | 451-456-461 | 456-461-466 |
| Front Center | 785 | 825 | 847 | 874 |
| BB Height | 351 | 351 | 351 | 351 |
| BB Drop Front | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| BB Drop Rear | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| Wheelbase | 1231 | 1276 | 1303 | 1335 |
| Seat Tube Length | 435 | 445 | 455 | 465 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6 | 77.1 | 77 | 76.7 |
| Standover Height | 724 | 726 | 726 | 726 |
V10
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a V10 or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 67-19217 | 1 | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | |
| B | 26-24897 | 1 | RAHS Upper Offset | Apply grease at frame inerface | |
| C | 26-24896 | 1 | RAHS Upper Neutral | Apply grease at frame inerface | |
| D | 26-24894 | 1 | RAHS Lower Neutral | Apply grease at frame inerface | |
| E | 26-24895 | 1 | RAHS Lower Offset | Apply grease at frame inerface | |
| F | 30-25026 | 1 | Fork Bumper DS | ||
| G | 30-25025 | 1 | Fork Bumper NDS | ||
| H | 26-23102 | 4 | M4x16 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 0.65 Nm |
| I | 30-22560 | 1 | Shuttle Guard | ||
| J | 26-18382 | 4 | M4x12 BHC | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
| K | 30-25335 | 1 | Rear Fender | ||
| L | 30-20093 | 1 | DT Protector | ||
| M | 26-15939 | 4 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.5 Nm |
| N | 34-20201 | 1 | 36.4 Seat Collar |
| label | part_number | quantity | torque | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-21231 | 1 | 22 Nm | M8x50 Shock Bolt | Apply loctite 242 to threads |
| B | 26-27009 | 4 | 16 Nm | M8x22 Lowhead SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| C | 26-12682 | 4 | V10 Outer Bearing Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| D | 26-22461 | 1 | 20 Nm | M8x45 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| E | 26-27123 | 1 | Flip Chip Neutral DS | Apply grease to surface | |
| F | 26-17065 | 1 | Flip Chip Offset NDS | Apply grease to surface | |
| G | 26-17064 | 1 | Flip Chip Offset DS | Apply grease to surface | |
| H | 26-27122 | 1 | Flip Chip Neutral NDS | Apply grease to surface | |
| I | 08-16291 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot axle M15x68.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| J | 26-15633 | 2 | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| K | 26-11817 | 2 | M6 Washer | ||
| L | 26-15947 | 2 | 9 Nm | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| M | 08-20879 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot Axle M15x72 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| N | 26-25329 | 1 | Cable loop FT NDS | ||
| O | 26-25331 | 1 | Cable loop SA NDS | ||
| P | 26-15939 | 3 | 0.5 Nm | M3x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 30-26670 | 1 | CS Protector | ||
| B | 26-15634 | 1 | RD Hanger Bolt | 12 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| C | 23-20089 | 1 | V10 RD Hanger Short | ||
| D | 23-24890 | 1 | V10 RD Hanger Neutral | ||
| E | 23-20090 | 1 | V10 RD Hanger Long | ||
| F | 26-11927 | 1 | M4x4 Set Screw | 1 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| G | 26-20087 | 1 | V10 NDS DO chip offset | ||
| H | 23-24889 | 1 | V10 NDS DO Chip Neutral | ||
| I | 08-24951 | 1 | V10 Rear axle 12x182 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | |
| J | 26-24963 | 1 | V10 Brake adapter 200 | ||
| K | 26-24962 | 1 | V10 Brake adapter 220 | ||
| L | 26-15947 | 2 | M6x20 SHCS | 9 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| M | 26-11817 | 2 | M6 Washer | ||
| N | 26-25330 | 1 | Cable loop FT DS | ||
| O | 26-25332 | 1 | Cable loop SA DS | ||
| P | 26-15939 | 4 | M3x12 BHCS | 0.5 Nm | Apply grease to treads |
| Q | 30-21453 | 1 | Seatstay Protector |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-26982 | 1 | Upper Link | |
| B | 11-12681 | 4 | 6900-2RS Bearing | |
| C | 26-15533 | 4 | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-26981 | 1 | Lower Link | ||
| B | 11-17708 | 4 | 6902-1ZR Bearing | ||
| C | 26-11612 | 4 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| D | 26-19126 | 1 | 15x28 Bearing spacer | ||
| E | 26-20880 | 1 | 15x32 Bearing Spacer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| F | 26-15532 | 1 | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush | |
| G | 26-12678 | 1 | M6 Grease Fitting | 9 Nm |
Dig Deep
Sizing and support for the V10.
Geometry& Sizing
Setup& Support
SO WHAT'S THE V10 ALL ABOUT?
Sit down with our engineers and Syndicate for a deep dive into the development story.
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