This thing rode super damp to me even with a higher pressure in the shock. Needs a ton of rider input to wake up. Probably excellent on steeeps in the west but for MN chunk and rolling hills it's a bit sluggish compared to a pivot Switchblade or esker Rowl.
And for me I found the switchblade too bouncy and underdamped when riding in the southwest US (despite Pivot being headquartered there). I can appreciate exactly why it would be behind the Midwest!
hello, i own a 5010cc latest model, i want to replace my current rear shock with a coil rear shock, what will be compatible for my frame? i’m looking at ohlins for a coil ttx22m.2 coil shock, can i get that?
Might want to check around to see if one will even fit in the 5010 V5 tunnel. Santa Cruz has made some of their other models (Tallboy V5, Hightower V3 off the top of my head) that were previously able to run a coil, no longer coil compatible because the tunnel isn't big enough to allow a spring to fit properly without contacting it.
Personally I have never ridden a Mixed bike, I know that Santa Cruz is expensive, and I am sticking with Marin or other California mtb brands easier for my wallet.
Naa, if I were to purchased this bike major changes! I make a full 27.5 front and back and add a fox 36 160mm orange fork. Forget mullet or mixed wheels. I don’t understand how riders buy into the mixed wheels. Well my opinion.
Mixed wheels is for the guy who loves 29er’s but hates getting their ass buzzed on descents. I have a bike with MX wheelset and another bike that’s full 29. I rode the MX exclusively for months. When I went back on the 29er, I buzzed my ass on the rear wheel on the first descent. It not only buzzes your ass, it pulls your ass and groin into the back of the seat. Scary AF.
If you can get your hands on a V3 C or CC frame, that one is the perfect setup for 27.5 with a Fox 36 and float DHX2 or the newer version X. You’ll have to shorten the 36 to 150mm though to not alter the geometry too much, or ride with the flip chip in low setting. Throw on 165mm or shorter cranks too. The V3 also has the suspension pivot up higher so no mud or clearance issues. I think the V3 is the peak design of the 5010 range for maximum handling, playability and slope style riding for a trail bike.
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Love mine.. The MX is 👍
This thing rode super damp to me even with a higher pressure in the shock. Needs a ton of rider input to wake up. Probably excellent on steeeps in the west but for MN chunk and rolling hills it's a bit sluggish compared to a pivot Switchblade or esker Rowl.
And for me I found the switchblade too bouncy and underdamped when riding in the southwest US (despite Pivot being headquartered there). I can appreciate exactly why it would be behind the Midwest!
Love mine!
I'll take the 5010 or Bronson. 😊
hello, i own a 5010cc latest model, i want to replace my current rear shock with a coil rear shock, what will be compatible for my frame? i’m looking at ohlins for a coil ttx22m.2 coil shock, can i get that?
Might want to check around to see if one will even fit in the 5010 V5 tunnel. Santa Cruz has made some of their other models (Tallboy V5, Hightower V3 off the top of my head) that were previously able to run a coil, no longer coil compatible because the tunnel isn't big enough to allow a spring to fit properly without contacting it.
Personally I have never ridden a Mixed bike, I know that Santa Cruz is expensive, and I am sticking with Marin or other California mtb brands easier for my wallet.
Naa, if I were to purchased this bike major changes! I make a full 27.5 front and back and add a fox 36 160mm orange fork. Forget mullet or mixed wheels. I don’t understand how riders buy into the mixed wheels. Well my opinion.
Mixed wheels is for the guy who loves 29er’s but hates getting their ass buzzed on descents. I have a bike with MX wheelset and another bike that’s full 29. I rode the MX exclusively for months. When I went back on the 29er, I buzzed my ass on the rear wheel on the first descent. It not only buzzes your ass, it pulls your ass and groin into the back of the seat. Scary AF.
I want Yeti SB165 or SB130 instead of this Santa Cruz. Ugly 27.5 + 29 :(
If you can get your hands on a V3 C or CC frame, that one is the perfect setup for 27.5 with a Fox 36 and float DHX2 or the newer version X. You’ll have to shorten the 36 to 150mm though to not alter the geometry too much, or ride with the flip chip in low setting. Throw on 165mm or shorter cranks too. The V3 also has the suspension pivot up higher so no mud or clearance issues. I think the V3 is the peak design of the 5010 range for maximum handling, playability and slope style riding for a trail bike.
Please explain what exactly is worth 7k on this bike??
Because people are willing to pay that
Frame has lifetime warranty