I have the same spec on my 5010. I love it so far. It climbs pretty well as surprised me going down hill. Its eats up technical and rutted descents like it was a longer travel bike. This ones a keeper for sure
Just bought my son one for christmas didn't want the mullet of the new Bronson and 140 front travel is plenty for trails and jumps .... hopefully he will compete in his first race next year so watch this space
Did you give it to him yet or waiting for Xmas? I definitely would NOT be able to keep it a secret from my son knowing it was hiding somewhere just waiting for him! haha
@@KevalShah8 yeah he got it last week and loves it ... he hasn't had anything for two years for christmas or birthdays and has sold 2 bikes yo help fund it .... absolutely loves it .
@@Jamesthebikeguy last year I checked with our LBS they had a wait time of 5 months. Not sure if the wait time has improved. I live in the Philippines so maybe it’ll be a while.
Hi James. I am considering biting the bullet on a 2022 Santa Cruz 5010 C with the R build. Before I do, I would like to know how this bike will handle east coast/New England trails? Does it sacrifice climbing efficiency for downhill capabilities? Thanks!
I have 4-piston G2 Ultimates on my Epic EVO 110mm travel XC bike. I was surprised Specialized configured it that way too, but they are actually pretty light.
@@gigaboy1577 nothing to be confused of, it just boils down to what you want, 27.5" or 29", or colour, or sizes available. Mega, High, 5010 can do just about anything MTB related
Doesn't even have internal storage. Pass. jk but sorta not really. I don't have internal storage on my current bike but that's a important feature I want on my next one. Maybe I'll find it's overrated. But for now, I'm really looking forward to it.
The 5010 is like a golf GTI, higher price but less quality, those brakes and transmision, much heavier than previous models, 35 mm cockpit... If you want a 130mm trail bike you need something balanced, IMO not worth it at all.
0:22 so for the price of this BICYCLE I can get a huge selection of used cars, new scooters/mopeds and even a 250cc dirt bike. You would need to be insane or stupidly rich to buy one of these as a fun weekend thing, this is something a normal person would never justify getting even if a bike is their only mode of transportation.
Hi I'm a normal person I just spent 4600 on a used bike its now the bike I have, only ride once a week, its worth the money, if you can't afford one you don't need to hate on them
If you're rich, go for it, who cares. If you're not rich and you have to save up a bunch but you really want this bike, why not. I don't think it's insane to spend money on a hobby that you're passionate about. If a bike like this makes you feel good then it's "worth it". No need to justify anything. Why would you have to justify buying it? Who cares? It's your own money. You don't "need" a bike like this, but you don't "need" to go out in the mountains and ride your bike, you do it because you like/love it. And of course there are even more expensive hobbies out there that "not rich" people do as well like modifying cars. Are those guys all insane? Not really IMO.
@@GrantMtb well I don't hate the bikes themselves, I hate that they charge over 5k for something that can be made and sold for much less. Sure carbon is expensive but it's not THAT expensive.
I agree to a point I like mtb but the prices are getting stupid & there is not $6000 worth of technology to justify the price & they want you to pay in full & wait 12 months crazy times.
The cost is ridiculous. And it's a prime reason why there exists only a single bikeshop, near my hometown, for a seventy-mile radius. No hard-working American, is gonna shell-out a few grand for a bicycle. Especially carbon, which has a tendency to fail with heavy riders. Then ya have to consider the cost of those components. "Oh. So happy to have a new bike!" Then a year later, ya discover the crankset, derailleur, cassette, chain, and probably shock, is gonna be more than the original bike price. It's insanity. Especially when brands are making an eight-hundreed percent profit, on those cheap carbon frames, processed in China, at the very same facility all carbon frames for all brands are manufactured. And not a single video on RUclips, discusses these inevitable costs. Of course if ya can find the sense to shell-out a few grand, for a bike, ya don't care about component costs.
I'm quite certain I did not say Tonka truck like it's a bad thing. More specifically reminiscing of the days in the sandbox as a child, having grown up in the period where Tonka toys were very popular
I have the same spec on my 5010. I love it so far. It climbs pretty well as surprised me going down hill. Its eats up technical and rutted descents like it was a longer travel bike. This ones a keeper for sure
Can u put 29ers on it?
@@Storm____ the the front not the back
Wow what a beauty! It does look like a Tonka Truck
Just bought my son one for christmas didn't want the mullet of the new Bronson and 140 front travel is plenty for trails and jumps .... hopefully he will compete in his first race next year so watch this space
Did you give it to him yet or waiting for Xmas? I definitely would NOT be able to keep it a secret from my son knowing it was hiding somewhere just waiting for him! haha
@@KevalShah8 yeah he got it last week and loves it ... he hasn't had anything for two years for christmas or birthdays
and has sold 2 bikes yo help fund it .... absolutely loves it .
I love this bike,I got it for my birthday and it’s a super fun bike ♥️
Rented one of these last weekend at Pisgah - very nice bike, climbs well, very fun descender. Rides a lot like my Ripmo V2.
Saweet
I have a merida 140 .800 and I think that is a quality bike the rear travel feels so much more than what It is
I'd love to see a 2021/ 2022 Trek slash 7, 8 or 9 series bike review as you're always the person I'd come to watch for Trek bike reviews
If I could get ahold of a Slash I would. That bike has been elusive to me
Best review of the 5010 I’ve seen yet. Thanks.
Appreciate that
01:44 is 5010 stormbringer purple?
Thats one beautiful SC! I wish the Bronson still had the 27.5 option and not only the mixed wheels? What do you think?🤔
Yeah its mixed feelings. I personally like 29ers more, but I can see where people would love to have a 27.5 bike
@@Jamesthebikeguy yeah, i just feel like its harder to move around a 29er, but at the end of they day they are really cool bikes!
yeah bronson shouldn’t only be mixed wheels
@@shopcomfycove Yeah at least for the people who want to buy a 27.5 wheel bike, not 29 and 27 mixed only option
Mixed Bronson is awesome. I have one. It's da facts!! :p ... it's a better setup for shredding dem trails with style!
Is that frame a small? Looks more compact. Looks awesome :)
Yes small frame
I am right on the boundary between small and medium, would you suggest sizing up or down?
That's the one. Giddy up!
The 5010 is my dream bike but if i ordered one now it’ll probably arrive in 2023 lol
Depends if your LBS already has them on order, but yeah it will be a wait either way
@@Jamesthebikeguy last year I checked with our LBS they had a wait time of 5 months. Not sure if the wait time has improved. I live in the Philippines so maybe it’ll be a while.
Is this an $8000 bike ?
@@TrollHunterxXx more like upper 5k's.
@@TrollHunterxXx 5400
Thanks for this! DAMN its such a beauty
Right??? Wholy smokes it's a looker
what is the greatest seat height?
I’m 6’1 . Would you get a large or medium?
The Nomad and V10 are still full 27.5, nice review!
V10 is kinda a specific beast, but good call on the Nomad. Forgot about that when doing this video
Beautiful bike and I love the colour. Never heard of the Tonka Truck yellow term before haha.
Tonka trucks are an American kids toy. They come in a yellow just like this and are used to play in sandboxes
@@Jamesthebikeguy Yup I know what Tonka Truck is but the term TT yellow is new to me.
Hi James. I am considering biting the bullet on a 2022 Santa Cruz 5010 C with the R build. Before I do, I would like to know how this bike will handle east coast/New England trails? Does it sacrifice climbing efficiency for downhill capabilities? Thanks!
everything I've read says it's a good climber. It's light, low(er) travel, and has a steep seat tube. It will climb well
It climbs awesome with the VPP
Does this bike come with a glove box or what is the plastic cover under the front tube?
That's a frame guard.
What’s the difference between the 5010 and the Tallboy ?
Your mom. also one is larger (tall boy) 😏
Who makes santa cruz frames is it merida
ight let me know when they have an aluminum one
Hope that happens
Nice color! Shred on 🤘
Cheers 🥂
Thats THE BIKE
Very cool bike!
So I’m coming from a norco fluid. I live in northern mn lots of hills and rocks. What should I be looking at for bikes? All brands welcomed
Check out the Trek Top Fuel
James, nice review. I presume you borrowed the bike from your local shop. Do they know if Santa Cruz is going to release an aluminum version?
I did indeed borrow this bike. At this time I believe it is just Carbon. Who know if that will change but that's the case in 2021 and 2022
Dream bike
Agreed
Review the Bronson mullet please
Odd choice of brakes, but otherwise looks like a well balanced trail weapon. Great preview, thanks!
Tbh not really, the g2's are pretty good sram trail brake.
@@kwilson4880 Actually I meant it the other way, that the four pots seem a little over the top for this bike.
The SRAM G2 is garbage.
I have 4-piston G2 Ultimates on my Epic EVO 110mm travel XC bike. I was surprised Specialized configured it that way too, but they are actually pretty light.
@@AndreasRavnestad better to have to much brake than to little I guess
Its a sick bike in a 27.5 , Id totally buy it if the color was something else
Time for custom paint!
Also available in stormbringer purple. I have one
@@MikeTheYokel Purplish brown in the sunlight, I like it.
My 5010 v4 came with a 52T
I upgraded my 2016 1x11 to 1x12 with 52T and its great when needed.
Is that frame a matte finish or gloss?
Gloss
Which is the best megatower or 5010??
Those are two radically different bikes. So the question is what type of riding do you want?
@@Jamesthebikeguy I want a trail bike but got confused between the hightower and 5010 which one you think is best
@@gigaboy1577 nothing to be confused of, it just boils down to what you want, 27.5" or 29", or colour, or sizes available. Mega, High, 5010 can do just about anything MTB related
How much?
Love it
Хм, раньше у них была вилка и амортизатор FOX, теперь Rockshox.. :(
Was expecting steel frame for a true Tonka truck experience.
Lol
Wow, a Santa Cruz with decent parts 😅🤙🏼
Probably costs a gazillion, but that’s expected
They are premium bikes, and I agree this is pretty well spec'd
Simplemente hermosa . 🥵🥵 Te envidio hermano jajaja saludos la de mis sueños
Badassed.
Agreed
Can be yours for only $19,995.
Lol. Luckily 1/4 of that
Doesn't even have internal storage. Pass. jk but sorta not really. I don't have internal storage on my current bike but that's a important feature I want on my next one. Maybe I'll find it's overrated. But for now, I'm really looking forward to it.
My dream bike, if only it was 2k €
Used market may be your friend.
Taxi Yellow
Yep, that too.
Looks like a very playful 30# and likely 3g..)/*
Really cool bike. With that said i will keep shredding on my half retro, This is a waste of money in my opinion. Pretty but not worth it.
Nice
Thanks
The 5010 is like a golf GTI, higher price but less quality, those brakes and transmision, much heavier than previous models, 35 mm cockpit... If you want a 130mm trail bike you need something balanced, IMO not worth it at all.
👌👍
👌
ha bro listens to yeat
But is it playful
Short answer... yes!
0:22 so for the price of this BICYCLE I can get a huge selection of used cars, new scooters/mopeds and even a 250cc dirt bike. You would need to be insane or stupidly rich to buy one of these as a fun weekend thing, this is something a normal person would never justify getting even if a bike is their only mode of transportation.
Hi I'm a normal person I just spent 4600 on a used bike its now the bike I have, only ride once a week, its worth the money, if you can't afford one you don't need to hate on them
If you're rich, go for it, who cares. If you're not rich and you have to save up a bunch but you really want this bike, why not. I don't think it's insane to spend money on a hobby that you're passionate about. If a bike like this makes you feel good then it's "worth it". No need to justify anything. Why would you have to justify buying it? Who cares? It's your own money.
You don't "need" a bike like this, but you don't "need" to go out in the mountains and ride your bike, you do it because you like/love it.
And of course there are even more expensive hobbies out there that "not rich" people do as well like modifying cars. Are those guys all insane? Not really IMO.
@@GrantMtb well I don't hate the bikes themselves, I hate that they charge over 5k for something that can be made and sold for much less. Sure carbon is expensive but it's not THAT expensive.
I have 3 🤷🏻♂️
I agree to a point I like mtb but the prices are getting stupid & there is not $6000 worth of technology to justify the price & they want you to pay in full & wait 12 months crazy times.
The cost is ridiculous. And it's a prime reason why there exists only a single bikeshop, near my hometown, for a seventy-mile radius. No hard-working American, is gonna shell-out a few grand for a bicycle. Especially carbon, which has a tendency to fail with heavy riders. Then ya have to consider the cost of those components. "Oh. So happy to have a new bike!" Then a year later, ya discover the crankset, derailleur, cassette, chain, and probably shock, is gonna be more than the original bike price. It's insanity. Especially when brands are making an eight-hundreed percent profit, on those cheap carbon frames, processed in China, at the very same facility all carbon frames for all brands are manufactured. And not a single video on RUclips, discusses these inevitable costs. Of course if ya can find the sense to shell-out a few grand, for a bike, ya don't care about component costs.
There is so much wrong with that it’s hard to know where to start haha
I will make it 29"
Curious, why not just choose the Tallboy if you want 29"?
You say Tonka truck like it's a bad thing.
I'm quite certain I did not say Tonka truck like it's a bad thing. More specifically reminiscing of the days in the sandbox as a child, having grown up in the period where Tonka toys were very popular
@@Jamesthebikeguy just kidding, loved Tonka's 👍🏻👍🏻loved them way back in the 70's 😂
No good with out peddles
Who needs pedals
Pedals are for newbies
Way better than I deserve. But if you insist I will forward you my address. I likey.
Lol