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MY24 5010
MY24 5010
MY24 5010
MY24 5010
MY23 5010
MY23 5010
MY23 5010
MY23 5010

The best handling trail bike ever

The 5010 is not just "the little bike" of our range. It makes even the most mundane trails feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip and jump over. It's like having super-skills at your fingertips. The 5010 has always been more capable than many expected but with the traction-gaining 29-inch wheel up front and even more refined suspension the 5010 gives you a deft touch on the trails.

Key Features:

Available in: Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 140mm
Rear Travel: 130mm
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5790 €   | Weight: 31.02 lbs / 14.07 kg
  
Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

R

5790 €  

31.02 lbs / 14.07 kg

S

6690 €  

31.23 lbs / 14.16 kg

GX AXS

8390 €  

30.76 lbs / 13.95 kg

GX AXS RSV

9590 €  

30.68 lbs / 13.92 kg

X01

9190 €  

30.33 lbs / 13.76 kg

X01 AXS RSV

11.290 €  

30.13 lbs / 13.67 kg

Frame

4090 €  

6.51 lbs / 2.95 kg

Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance DPS, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x50

Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, 210x50

Fork
RockShox Pike Base, 140mm

Fork
RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm

Fork
RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm

Fork
RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm

Fork
RockShox Pike Ultimate, 140mm

Fork
RockShox Pike Ultimate, 140mm

Fork
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
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Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller 2 Button

Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller 2 Button

Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd

Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller 2 Button

Shifters
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Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Cassette
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Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain
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Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
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Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR

Rear Tire
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Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

Front Tire
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Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
Reserve Tubeless Sealant

Sealant
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Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

Front Hub
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Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Front Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h

Front Rim
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Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Rear Hub
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Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5"

Rear Rim
RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5"

Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5"

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h

Rear Rim
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5"

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h

Rear Rim
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Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 200mm

Front Rotor
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Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm

Rear Rotor
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Brakes
SRAM Guide T

Brakes
SRAM G2 R

Brakes
SRAM G2 RS

Brakes
SRAM G2 RS

Brakes
SRAM G2 RSC

Brakes
SRAM G2 RSC

Brakes
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Crankset
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t

Crankset
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Handlebars
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
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Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
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Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Ti

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Ti

Saddle
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Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6

Seatpost
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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

Learn More

Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

Learn More

Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
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Travel
140/130mm

Travel
140/130mm

Travel
140/130mm

Travel
140/130mm

Travel
140/130mm

Travel
140/130mm

Travel
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Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
MX

MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners.

Wheel Size
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5010 Frame Specifications

Suspension SystemVPP
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length210mm
Stroke50mm
Fork Compatibility140mm
Fork Offset44mm
Brake MountPM 180mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.5"
Max Chainring Size34t
Water Bottle Mounts1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear30x8 (bearing compatible)

Suspension Setup

Download the 5010 suspension setup guide to get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

XSSMLXLXXL
Reach | hi/lo410/406434/431459/456479/476499/496524/521
Stack | hi/lo599/601608/610622/624631/633649/651662/664
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo65.2/64.965.2/64.965.2/64.965.2/64.965.2/64.965.1/64.9
Seat Tube Length 370380405430460500
Front Center | hi/lo719/718748/748779/779803/803832/832863/863
BB Height | hi/lo338/335338/335338/334338/334338/334338/335
BB Drop (front) | hi/lo35/3835/3835/3835/3835/3835/38
BB Drop (rear) | hi/lo16/1916/1916/1916/1916/1916/19
Wheelbase | hi/lo1147/11471178/11781212/12131239/12401271/12711305/1306
Rear Center | hi/lo428/429430/431433/434436/437439/440442/443
Head Tube Length 90100115125145160
Top Tube Length | hi/lo544/544570/571598/599624/625645/646673/674
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo77.4/77.177.4/77.177.4/77.177.1/76.877.3/7777.3/77.1
Standover Height | hi/lo694/688703/698706/700708/703711/706717/712
5010 Frame Render

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 5010 is available in sizes extra small - extra extra large (XS-XXL).

5010 5 Size Chart
5010 5 Size Chart

FAQ's

Exploded Diagrams

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.

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