2027 Santa Cruz V10 DH S

Archived: 2027 Santa Cruz V10 DH S · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Carbon CC MX 208mm Travel VPP · Fork: RockShock BoXXer Select, 200mm

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Fork: RockShock BoXXer Select, 200mm · Rear shock: RockShox Vivid Select+ Coil S: 400, M: 450lb, L: 500lb, XL: 550lb

• Inspect the shock shaft and seals, cycle the rear suspension through its travel and check for oil, air loss, binding or unusual top-out and bottom-out noises.
• Hold the rear brake and load the suspension from several directions. Check pivots, bearings and mounting hardware for knock, looseness or side play.
• Ask for dated shock and pivot-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil, bushings or bearings.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM GX, 7spd · Rear derailleur: SRAM GX DH, 7spd · Crankset: SRAM Descendant DH, 36t All Sizes: 165mm · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB · Cassette: SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t -or- SRAM PG720 DH Slim, 11-25t · Chain: SRAM PC1110, 11spd

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: SRAM Maven Bronze

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: MX/29" · Rims: (F) Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 / (R) Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 · Hubs: (F) Industry Nine 1/1, 20x110 Boost, 32h -or- DT Swiss 350, 20x110 Boost, 32h / (R) Industry Nine 1/1, 12x157, HG, 32h -or- DT Swiss 350, DEG DF, 12x157, HG Slim, 32h · Front tire: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, DH · Rear tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, DH

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance. This record indicates different front and rear wheel diameters, so verify each tire at its correct end.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: Cane Creek 50 IS41 Headset 1-1/8" · Handlebar: OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm (Size S: Burgtec RW Alloy DH Bar, 31.8) S: 800mm, 15mm Rise; M-XL: 800mm, 35mm Rise · Stem: OneUp Direct Mount Stem · Seatpost: RaceFace Chester, 31.6 All Sizes: 325mm · Saddle: Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.