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2024 Santa Cruz 5010 R
Mountain bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $3,849.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Colors
- Gloss Black, Matte Spumoni Green
- Weight
- 31.02 lbs / 14.07 kg
- Geometry
- 6 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900000290
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The fork and rear shock need to be set up as a pair. If their sag or rebound settings are far apart, the front and rear of the bike can react very differently. The mixed-wheel layout uses different front and rear diameters, so tires, tubes, rims and spare wheels are not interchangeable end to end. The 455% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone.
Suspension setup
Front + rear
Fork and shock pressure, sag and rebound should be balanced and recorded independently.
Wheel system
Mixed 29 / 27.5
Front and rear tires, tubes, rims and spare wheels use different diameters.
Gearing
455% cassette range
Calculated from the published 11–50-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork and shock were last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals, cycle both units through their travel and test the suspension pivots for play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 22 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2024 Santa Cruz 5010 R · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Carbon C Frame · Fork: RockShox Pike Base, 140mm
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Pike Base, 140mm · Rear shock: FOX Float Performance, 210x50
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd · Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd · Crankset: SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB · Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t · Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: SRAM G2 R
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: MX · Rims: (F) RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" / (R) RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5" · Hubs: (F) SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h / (R) SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h · Front tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO · Rear tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB · Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Alloy · Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm · Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 · Saddle: WTB Silverado, CroMo
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Carbon C Frame |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Base, 140mm |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance, 210x50 |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Burgtec RideWide Alloy |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado, CroMo |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h / (R) SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
|---|---|
| Rims | (F) RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" / (R) RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5" |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO |
| Wheel Size | Mx |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 370 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Top tube | 544/544 | 570/571 | 598/599 | 624/625 | 645/646 | 673/674 |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 65.2/64.9 | 65.2/64.9 | 65.2/64.9 | 65.2/64.9 | 65.2/64.9 | 65.1/64.9 |
| Seat-tube angle | 77.4/77.1 | 77.4/77.1 | 77.4/77.1 | 77.1/76.8 | 77.3/77 | 77.3/77.1 |
| Chainstay / rear center | 428/429 | 430/431 | 433/434 | 436/437 | 439/440 | 442/443 |
| Wheelbase | 1147/1147 | 1178/1178 | 1212/1213 | 1239/1240 | 1271/1271 | 1305/1306 |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 35/38 | 35/38 | 35/38 | 35/38 | 35/38 | 35/38 |
| Bottom-bracket height | 338/335 | 338/335 | 338/334 | 338/334 | 338/334 | 338/335 |
| Reach | 410/406 | 434/431 | 459/456 | 479/476 | 499/496 | 524/521 |
| Stack | 599/601 | 608/610 | 622/624 | 631/633 | 649/651 | 662/664 |
| Standover height | 694/688 | 703/698 | 706/700 | 708/703 | 711/706 | 717/712 |
| Front center | 719/718 | 748/748 | 779/779 | 803/803 | 832/832 | 863/863 |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
The archived table contains paired manufacturer values. Velopedia separates the numerically higher and lower chassis states for interpretation without treating them as separate bicycles.
XS geometry
Configuration
Riding position
The 599 mm stack is tall relative to the 410 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. Its 77.4° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.2° head angle combined with a 1147 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 428 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 3 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.3°, and extends reach by 4 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.4° sits toward the steeper end. The chainstay of 428 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The head angle of 65.2° sits somewhat slacker than typical.
Riding position
The 601 mm stack is tall relative to the 406 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. Its 77.1° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1147 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 429 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 3 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.3°, and shortens reach by 4 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.1° sits somewhat steeper than typical. The head angle of 64.9° sits somewhat slacker than typical. The chainstay of 429 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
S geometry
Configuration
Riding position
The 608 mm stack is tall relative to the 434 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. Its 77.4° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.2° head angle combined with a 1178 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 430 mm rear center is compact, which tends to make rear-wheel weight shifts and tight direction changes easier than a long-rear-center layout.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 3 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.3°, and extends reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.4° sits toward the steeper end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its reach of 434 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Riding position
The 610 mm stack is tall relative to the 431 mm reach, pointing to a more upright front-end position rather than an especially long, low cockpit. Its 77.1° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1178 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 3 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.3°, and shortens reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.1° sits somewhat steeper than typical. The chainstay of 431 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its reach of 431 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
M geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 459 mm reach paired with 622 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77.4° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.2° head angle combined with a 1212 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 4 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.3°, and extends reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.4° sits toward the steeper end. The chainstay of 433 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its reach of 459 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Riding position
A 456 mm reach paired with 624 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77.1° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1213 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 4 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.3°, and shortens reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.1° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its stack of 624 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. Its reach of 456 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
L geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 479 mm reach paired with 631 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77.1° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.2° head angle combined with a 1239 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 4 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.3°, and extends reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.1° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its wheelbase of 1239 mm sits close to the middle of the group. Its stack of 631 mm sits close to the middle of the group.
Riding position
A 476 mm reach paired with 633 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 76.8° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1240 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 4 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.3°, and shortens reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
Its bottom-bracket drop of 38 mm sits somewhat deeper than typical. The seat angle of 76.8° sits somewhat steeper than typical. The head angle of 64.9° sits close to the middle of the group.
XL geometry
Configuration
Riding position
A 499 mm reach paired with 649 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.2° head angle combined with a 1271 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 4 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.3°, and extends reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The seat angle of 77.3° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 499 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its stack of 649 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Riding position
A 496 mm reach paired with 651 mm of stack gives this size a moderate frame proportion: roomy enough when standing without pushing strongly toward either a very low or very upright front end. Its 77° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1271 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 4 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.3°, and shortens reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
Its reach of 496 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its stack of 651 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. The seat angle of 77° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
XXL geometry
Configuration
Riding position
With 524 mm of reach and 662 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 77.3° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 65.1° head angle combined with a 1305 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Lower geometry, this configuration raises the bottom bracket by 3 mm, reduces bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, steepens the head angle by 0.2°, and extends reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 442 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The head angle of 65.1° sits somewhat steeper than typical. The seat angle of 77.3° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Riding position
With 521 mm of reach and 664 mm of stack, the frame has a relatively long, low proportion that should leave plenty of room when standing and put the front end toward the lower side of modern mountain-bike fit. Its 77.1° effective seat angle places the seated rider relatively forward, a layout that generally helps keep body weight centered on steep climbs.
Handling tendencies
A 64.9° head angle combined with a 1306 mm wheelbase points to stability-oriented steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes.
Configuration changes
Compared with Higher geometry, this configuration lowers the bottom bracket by 3 mm, increases bottom-bracket drop by 3 mm, slackens the head angle by 0.2°, and shortens reach by 3 mm.
Archive context
The chainstay of 443 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its reach of 521 mm sits close to the middle of the group. Its wheelbase of 1306 mm sits close to the middle of the group.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
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