Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 94458
| Model year | 2006 |
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| Brand | Santa Cruz |
| Model | VP Free R FR |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 94458 |
| Original MSRP | $2,899.00 |
| Colors | Black, white, trans red, silver, orange, black chrome, liquid blue |
| Sizes | Small, medium, large, xlarge |
| Weight | 38 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6069 aluminum |
| Fork | Manitou Travis Triple, 203mm travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, dual crown |
| Rear shock | Fox DHX Coil 5.0, 8.5" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Race Face Evolve DH, 38 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Race Face Evolve DH |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Brakes | Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Race Face Evolve DH Riser |
| Stem | Race Face Evolve DH |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Race FR |
| Seatpost | Race Face Evolve, 30.9mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: WTB 20mm, Rear: WTB Laser Disc Super Duty 150 |
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| Rims | Mavic EX 325 Disc, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.50" Kenda Nevegal |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 589.3 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 67° |
| Seat-tube angle | 69° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 444.5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1140.5 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.