V10

Puzzling Ain’t Easy

The V10 is designed for anyone who steps up to the startline with eyes on a podium. The racer who chooses a V10 is the recipient of every bit of work and puzzling that’s gone into the Santa Cruz Syndicate’s race bikes. The continuous fine-tuning that the V10 has undergone World Cup season after season has guaranteed regular, high-level feedback. The result is perhaps the best suspension performance available outside of a World Cup team truck. 215mm of VPP™ travel is exquisitely refined and the ease of tuning and serviceability of the VPP system makes it a hit in the pits with mechanics and privateers.

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Key Features:

Available in:	Carbon CC
Wheel Size:	27.5", MX, 29"
Front Travel:	200mm
Rear Travel:	215mm

Choose Build Kit

Contact your local dealer for pricing

Weight: 37.64 lbs / 17.07 kg

Choose a size

Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

S 29

37.64 lbs / 17.07 kg

S MX

37.1 lbs / 16.83 kg

S 27.5

35.71 lbs / 16.2 kg

X01 29

36.12 lbs / 16.38 kg

X01 MX

36.56 lbs / 16.13 kg

X01 27.5

34.17 lbs / 15.5 kg

Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More	Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More	Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More	Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More	Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More	Material Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More
Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil	Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil	Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil	Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Factory Coil- 450 (S), 500 (M), 550 (L), 600 (XL)	Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Factory Coil- 450 (S), 500 (M), 550 (L), 600 (XL)	Rear Shock FOX DHX2 Factory Coil- 450 (S), 500 (M), 550 (L), 600 (XL)
Fork FOX 40 Performance, 203mm	Fork FOX 40 Performance, 203mm	Fork FOX 40 Performance, 203mm	Fork FOX 40 Factory, 203mm	Fork FOX 40 Factory, 203mm	Fork FOX 40 Factory, 203mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX DH, 7spd	Rear Derailleur SRAM GX DH, 7spd	Rear Derailleur SRAM GX DH, 7spd	Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 DH, 7spd	Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 DH, 7spd	Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 DH, 7spd
Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM X01 DH	Shifters SRAM X01 DH	Shifters SRAM X01 DH
Cassette SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t	Cassette SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t	Cassette SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t	Cassette SRAM X01 DH, 7spd	Cassette SRAM X01 DH, 7spd	Cassette SRAM X01 DH, 7spd
Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd
Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide	Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide	Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide	Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide	Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide	Chainguide E13 Vario DH Guide
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB	Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB	Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB	Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB	Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB	Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset	Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset	Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset	Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset	Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset	Headset Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Rear Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP	Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP
Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant
Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h	Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h	Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h	Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h	Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h	Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h
Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims	Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Front Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims
Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, HG, 32h	Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, HG, 32h	Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, HG, 32h	Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, XD, 32h	Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, XD, 32h	Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, XD, 32h
Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims	Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims	Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 29" Rims	Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims	Rear Rim RaceFace ARC HD 30 27.5" Rims
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Front Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm	Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code RSC	Brakes SRAM Code RSC	Brakes SRAM Code RSC
Crankset SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 34t	Crankset SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36t	Crankset SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36t	Crankset SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 165mm, 34t	Crankset SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 165mm, 36t	Crankset SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 165mm, 36t
Handlebars Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy Bar	Handlebars Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy Bar	Handlebars Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy Bar	Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise	Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise	Handlebars Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50	Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50	Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50	Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50	Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50	Stem Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50
Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle	Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle	Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle	Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle	Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle	Saddle Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle
Seatpost RaceFace Chester, 31.6	Seatpost RaceFace Chester, 31.6	Seatpost RaceFace Chester, 31.6	Seatpost Burgtec Xpress Carbon Post, 31.6	Seatpost Burgtec Xpress Carbon Post, 31.6	Seatpost Burgtec Xpress Carbon Post, 31.6
Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar	Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar	Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar	Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar	Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar	Grips Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm
Wheel Size 29"	Wheel Size MX	Wheel Size 27.5"	Wheel Size 29"	Wheel Size MX	Wheel Size 27.5"

V10 Frame Specifications

Suspension System	VPP
Front Derailleur	No compatibility
Headset/Headtube	ZS49 upper/ EC49 lower
Seat Post	31.6mm
Seat Clamp	36.4mm
Eye to Eye length	250mm
Stroke	75mm
Fork Compatibility	200-203mm
BB Shell	83mm Threaded
Max Tire Size	2.5"
Max Chainring Size	36t
Shock Mounting Bushing Front	25x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear	30x8

Suspension Setup

Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

	S
Reach	412
Stack	603
Head Tube Angle	63.7°
Seat Tube Length	435
Front Center	769
BB Height	356
BB Drop	-2
Wheelbase	1199
Rear Center	430
Head Tube Length	100
Standover Height	712

Units

Frame Sizing

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.

The V10 27.5" is available in size small.

The V10 MX is available in sizes medium and large.

The V10 29" is available in sizes medium - extra large.

Units

152 - 168cm

168 - 178cm

175 - 185cm

185 - 196cm

V10

Puzzling Ain’t Easy

Key Features:

V10 Frame Specifications

Suspension Setup

Geometry

Frame Sizing

FAQ's

Exploded Diagrams

V10

Puzzling Ain’t Easy

Key Features:

V10 Frame Specifications

Suspension Setup

S

X01

Geometry

Frame Sizing

Personal Preference

Body Dimension

FAQ's

Can I convert the bike from 27.5" to 29" or vice versa?

Can I install a Chris King bottom bracket on my bike?

Can I fit a chainguide to my bike?

I want to try an air shock on my V10 - does that work?

Where can I find the manual for this bike?

Exploded Diagrams

Downtube Protector, Bump Stops, Seat Collar, Fender, and Cable Grommets

Upper and Lower Link Hardware

Rear Axle, Derailleur Hanger, and Chainstay Protector

Lower Link

Upper Link