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.

The most successful bike in downhill history shows no signs of slowing down.

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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

£6,999 GBP

Weight: 37.64 lbs / 17.07 kg

Choose a size

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

S 29

£6,999 GBP

37.64 lbs / 17.07 kg

S MX

£6,999 GBP

37.1 lbs / 16.83 kg

S 27.5

£6,999 GBP

35.71 lbs / 16.2 kg

X01 29

£9,299 GBP

36.12 lbs / 16.38 kg

X01 MX

£9,299 GBP

36.56 lbs / 16.13 kg

X01 27.5

£9,299 GBP

34.17 lbs / 15.5 kg

Frame

£3,999 GBP

7.95 lbs / 3.61 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	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)	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	Fork -
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	Rear Derailleur -
Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM GX, 7spd	Shifters SRAM X01 DH	Shifters SRAM X01 DH	Shifters SRAM X01 DH	Shifters -
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	Cassette -
Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1110, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd	Chain SRAM PC1170, 11spd	Chain -
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	Chainguide -
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	Bottom Bracket -
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	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	Rear Tire -
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	Front Tire -
Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	Sealant Stan's Sealant	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 Hub -
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	Front Rim -
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 Hub -
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	Rear Rim -
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	Front Rotor -
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	Rear Rotor -
Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code R	Brakes SRAM Code RSC	Brakes SRAM Code RSC	Brakes SRAM Code RSC	Brakes -
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	Crankset -
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	Handlebars -
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	Stem -
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	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	Seatpost -
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	Grips -
Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel 200/215mm	Travel -
Wheel Size 29"	Wheel Size MX	Wheel Size 27.5"	Wheel Size 29"	Wheel Size MX	Wheel Size 27.5"	Wheel Size -

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.

Fox 40 Performance

Rider Weight	kg	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (from closed)	Compression (from closed)
120-130	54-59	52	13	4
130-140	59-64	58	12	4
140-150	64-68	64	11	4
150-160	68-73	68	10	4
160-170	73-77	72	9	4
170-180	77-82	76	8	4
180-190	82-86	80	7	4
190-200	86-91	84	6	4
200-210	91-95	87	5	4
210-220	95-100	90	4	4
220-230	100-104	94	3	4
230-240	104-109	97	2	4
240-250	109-113	101	1	4

Fox DHX2 Performance Elite

Rider Weight	kg	Spring Rate	Shock Sag	Percent	Preload	Rebound (from closed)	Compression (from closed)
100	45.4	350	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	13	8
120	54.4	400	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	12	8
140	63.5	450	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	11	8
160	72.6	450	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	10	7
180	81.6	500	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	9	7
200	90.7	550	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	9	6
220	99.8	600	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	8	6
240	108.9	650	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	7	5

X01

Fox 40 Factory G2

Rider Weight	kg	Pressure (psi)	Rebound: LSR, HSR (from closed)	Compression: LSC, HSC (from closed)
120-130	54-59	52	10,10	10,5
130-140	59-64	58	9,9	10,5
140-150	64-68	64	8,8	10,5
150-160	68-73	68	8,8	10,5
160-170	73-77	72	7,7	10,5
170-180	77-82	76	7,7	10,5
180-190	82-86	80	6,6	10,5
190-200	86-91	84	5,5	10,5
200-210	91-95	87	5,5	10,5
210-220	95-100	90	4,4	10,5
220-230	100-104	94	3,3	10,5
230-240	104-109	97	3,3	10,5
240-250	109-113	101	2,2	10,5

Fox DHX2 Factory

Rider Weight	kg	Spring Rate	Shock Sag	Percent	Preload	Rebound: LSR, HSR (from closed)	Compression: LSC, HSC (from closed)
100	45.4	350	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	13,6	8,8
120	54.4	400	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	12,5	8,8
140	63.5	450	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	11,4	7,8
160	72.6	450	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	10,4	7,7
180	81.6	500	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	9,4	7,7
200	90.7	550	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	9,3	6,7
220	99.8	600	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	8,3	6,6
240	108.9	650	17.5-19mm	23-25%	1-2 turns	7,2	6,6

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.

Personal Preference

A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

Body Dimension

Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.

Units

152 - 168cm

168 - 178cm

175 - 185cm

185 - 196cm

FAQ's

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

No, we decided to make two different compromise-free frames. They are not convertible.

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

No, there's a chance that the bike's rear triangle will contact the outer section of the bottom bracket. If this happens, damage to the rear triangle may occur.

Can I fit a chainguide to my bike?

Yes, this bike is equipped with ISCG-05 tabs for easy chainguide mounting. Most chainguides on the market that are made for this standard should work.

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

The leverage curve was definitely designed with a coil in mind, but DH-oriented air shocks will feel good as well. The Fox Float X2 does work, as long as the air valve is oriented correctly. It must be oriented at the 10 o'clock position, when viewed from the rear. Unfortunately, the Rockshox Super Deluxe AIR shock does not fit, due to interference with the rebound knob. The Super Deluxe Coil fits no problem.

Exploded Diagrams

Rear Axle, Derailleur Hanger, and Chainstay Protector

Seat Collar, Fender, and Cable Grommets

Upper and Lower Link Hardware

Downtube Protector, Shuttle Guard, and Bump Stops

Lower Link

Upper Link