5010
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Get creative with your surroundings.
The 5010 turns obstacles into features. Its nimble, poppy feel makes even the most mundane rides feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip and jump over. It's the kind of bike that makes new trails feel as familiar as the back of your hand.
27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. Smaller wheels provide an ideal balance between toughness and weight saving making them the most fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps. With its quick and agile character, the 5010 has become a go-to plaything for progressive riders the world over and the only contender on any backyard trails.
It’s a bike that goes harder than its vital stats may suggest. A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm at the rear, the lower-link VPPTM configuration of which leaves you feeling there’s a lot more travel at hand. And you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
It’s no handful either. The relatively slack head angle makes it predictable to steer, the relatively low BB height turns like it's on tracks and the short chainstays make this plaything easy to pick up and throw around.
No matter how much of a big kid you are the bike grows with you. We’ve tailored the geometry so frame size is matched to size specific chainstay lengths and super-low standover heights make it feel (almost) like that BMX you had as a kid.
Okay, perhaps that’s a bit nostalgic, but the 5010’s certainly a perfect gateway to the highs only proper mountain biking can offer.
The 5010’s balance and poise can turn any rider from cautious neophyte into a fully fledged flyer. The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
So don’t be afraid, roll up your sleeves and go get creative
- Looking for the bike with the biggest personality in our range? Check out the Bronson.
- Proud owner of a new 5010? Take a minute to register it with us.
- Loving the 5010 and want to see a Juliana? Try the Furtado.
- Want to buy a 5010? Use our dealer locator to find a shop near you.
Key Features:
| Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 27.5" |
| Front Travel: | 140mm |
| Rear Travel: | 130mm |
Geometry
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 425mm | 450mm | 475mm | 500mm |
| Stack | 572mm | 590mm | 604mm | 618mm | 631mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 380mm | 405mm | 430mm | 460mm |
| Front Center | 699mm | 733mm | 764mm | 795mm | 826mm |
| BB Height | 338mm | 338mm | 338mm | 338mm | 338mm |
| BB Drop | 16mm | 16mm | 16mm | 16mm | 16mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128mm | 1162mm | 1193mm | 1224mm | 1255mm |
| Rear Center | 423mm | 423mm | 426mm | 429mm | 432mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 120mm | 135mm | 150mm | 165mm |
| Top Tube Length | 524mm | 555mm | 585mm | 616mm | 646mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.9° | 77.6° | 77.4° | 77.2° | 77° |
| Standover Height | 690mm | 707mm | 706mm | 704mm | 704mm |
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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.
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.
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Design Details
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Proportional Chainstay Lengths
The 5010's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
27.5 Wheels
27.5 is the fun-sized wheel size. This wheel size makes a bike feel fleet-footed (or quick fingered) whether launching logs or weaving through stumps.
VPP(TM)
A 140mm-travel fork is paired with 130mm-travel of lower-link VPP™ suspension. Now you can choose how out of hand you want to get, as this pocket rocket fits all sizes and types of rear shocks.
Quality, Strength, Reliability
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction make this pocket rocket tougher than a Tonka toy. Fun and games are guaranteed, and the frame, linkages and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty.
Maintenance Information
How to find your serial number
Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.
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If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.
5010 Tech Support
| Suspension System | VPP |
| Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Eye to Eye length | 210mm |
| Stroke | 50mm |
| Fork Compatibility | 140-150mm |
| BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Max Tire Size | 2.6" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 25x8 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 |
| Brake Mount | 180 PM |
Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and 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.
Rockshox Super Deluxe
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 115 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 140 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 160 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 180 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 205 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 225 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 245 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 270 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 290 psi | 14-16 mm |
Fox Float DPS Performance Series
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 115 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 135 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 155 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 180 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 200 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 220 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 245 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 265 psi | 14-16 mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 285 psi | 14-16 mm |
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.
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.
I see that all sizes of 5010/Furtado have different chainstay lengths- can I buy a different swingarm for mine so I can get a longer/shorter/radder length than my bike comes with?
No, there's only one swingarm for all sizes. The chainstay length is changed by moving the pivots and shock mount in the front triangle, to effectively shorten the rear center on different sizes.
I want to put the shock from my old bike on there, can I do that?
We always recommend the stock shock, as we've spent a lot of time tuning for each particular frame. But if you must, these are the specifics you need to keep in mind:
210x50 Metric shock
30x8mm rear hardware (bearing compatible)
25x8 front hardware
Is this bike coil shock compatible?
Yes it is. Keep in mind that on a shorter-travel platform, you'll need a pretty firm spring to keep from bottoming out too much with a coil, as you don't have the advantage of an air spring's ramp-up. However the 5010 has a rising rate linkage and will work better with a coil than most bikes in this travel range.
I'd like to replace my rear wheel axle, what size is required?
The 5010 and Furtado use a 173.7x12 axle with 1.0mm thread pitch. Note that this is a new size for us, and longer than the axles used on our trail bikes previously.
The geometry chart shows two settings- how do I adjust that?
There's a "flip chip" on the link where the shock mounts. Just remove the lower shock bolt and flip the chips to the setting you desire.
What's the story with the SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)?
The 5010 and Furtado are the first bikes we're introducing that use this new hanger. It's very similar in shape to our other hangers, but is not cross-compatible. Widespread industry adoption of this hanger should be imminent, and then you'll be able to get a replacement hanger at pretty much any bike shop, no matter where you are. We'll also have them available on our webstore.
Where can I find additional technical information for my bike?
Currently all technical info is located either on the bike archive or under tech support. Both can provide helpful information for puzzling with your bike, torque specs, and exploded diagrams.
If you know the difference between a wrench and a spanner then we have a host of simple-to-follow guides for the basic service jobs.
We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.
