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Santa Cruz 5010 5 C GX AXS evo Exclusive Complete Mountain Bike 2024

Name: Santa Cruz 5010 5 C GX AXS evo Exclusive Complete Mountain Bike 2024
Brand: Santa Cruz
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The Santa Cruz 5010 5 C GX AXS Evo Exclusive is a 2024 carbon trail bike built around the brand's lower-link mounted VPP suspension platform, which uses two short counter-rotating links to deliver a tunable shock rate suited to aggressive trail riding. Travel is 140mm up front and 130mm at the rear, with a mixed-wheel setup pairing a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch rear (XS sizes run 27.5-inch at both ends). The C-grade carbon frame adds roughly 250 to 280 grams compared to the CC variant while sharing the same manufacturing facility, techniques, and structural integrity. An integrated flip chip allows riders to toggle between high and low geometry settings, and internal routing keeps brake and dropper cables tidy. The downtube houses the Glovebox storage compartment, which includes a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse for organized trail-side access. Molded rubber protection covers the swingarm and downtube. Dropper post spec varies by size, from a Fox Transfer SL with 100mm drop on XS to the SDG Tellis on small through large frames, and the OneUp V3 on XL and XXL.

Category: Cycling
Brand: Santa Cruz

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the Santa Cruz 5010 5 for its exceptional playfulness and agility, with the mullet wheel setup (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) widely credited for blending traction and quick-handling rear-end pop. Experts highlight the reworked VPP suspension as noticeably plusher and more progressive, with improved sensitivity and less risk of bottom-out. The SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain and the evo-exclusive Industry Nine wheelset and G2 RS brakes are called out as strong component choices. The flip-chip geometry adjustment and built-in Glovebox storage are appreciated practical touches. The most common criticisms center on the high price point, with many forum users calling Santa Cruz's overall pricing aggressive. Some riders note the bike suits playful, technical trail riding best and is not the fastest-rolling option compared to full 29er trail bikes. A minority of longtime 5010 fans feel the mullet setup reduces some of the classic small-wheel flick the model was known for.