Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.

Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear Shock – Super Deluxe Select+ is built for the latest breed of hard hitting enduro and trail bikes. Offering the ride control you need paired with a user-friendly threshold adjustment all rolled into a great high performance-to-value package. They even threw in Maxima Plush fluid to reduce friction and silence noise.

Shock Adjustments – Separate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound

Frame Update 4.0 – The 4th iteration of the 5010 features variable chainstay lengths for optimal balance across the full size range. It also features a slightly slacker head angle, a slightly higher bottom bracket to account for added travel, a slightly longer reach, and a lower standover height.

Proportional Chainstay Lengths – With rear ends that match the size range, this bike's geo and ride quality is the same for all riders.

Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.

Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment

Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

Threaded Bottom Bracket

Integrated Headset

RockShox Pike Select + – With the fantastic Charger 2.1 damper controlling the action, this fork gives you everything you want out of you ride. Known for resisting dive and staying controlled, this Pike is a top notch trail fork with all the adjustability you could ever desire.

Fork Adjustments – Low Speed Compression Adjust, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound

Shimano XT 12 Speed – XT is the original mountain bike groupset trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, whatever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.

Shimano XT 8120 4-Piston – This brakeset features consistent braking performance and reliable stopping power in all conditions. The 4-piston caliper instills greater downhill confidence and control, and the system is easy to maintain with mineral oil bleeds.

Shimano Xt RT86 IceTech Rotors – With a stainless steel / aluminum / stainless steel sandwich construction, and advanced fins, these rotors shed heat and stay strong on even the longest downhill runs.

Maxxis Minion DHR II Tires – A real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat. With MaxxGrip up front and MaxxTerra compound on the rear, this is a no-compromise rubber setup.

Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims Laced to Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs – Durable and light, with an unmistakeable trail feel. The ARC Offset 30 paired with i9 1/1 hubs is the perfect platform for strong riders pushing their limits.

RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.

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