Santa Cruz V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 203mm
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Travel Rear 215mm
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Fork Fox Performance Float 40
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Groupset GX, Truvativ Descendant
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
MD Low
170cm - 177cm
MD High
170cm - 177cm
LG Low
175cm - 185cm
LG High
175cm - 185cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX
Suspension Fork
Fox 40 Performance, 203mm, 29"
Rear Shock
Fox DHX2 Performance Elite Coil
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7spd
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 7spd
Cassette
SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t
Crank
SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 83mm
Chain
SRAM PC1110, 11spd
Chain Guide
E.13 LG1
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, HG, 32h
Rims
RaceFace ARC HD 30 29"
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code R
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Santa Cruz Direct Mount
Handlebar
Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy
Grips
Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Hellbender, ZS49 upper/ EC49 lower
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5
Seatpost
RaceFace Chester
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD Low | MD High | LG Low | LG High |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 351 mm | 356 mm | 351 mm | 356 mm |
| Front Center | 806 mm | 806 mm | 833 mm | 833 mm |
| Rake | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Trail | 123 mm | 120 mm | 123 mm | 120 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 626 mm | 629 mm | 631 mm |
| Reach | 429 mm | 431 mm | 454 mm | 456 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.3 ° | 63.7 ° | 63.3 ° | 63.7 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 439 mm | 440 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1246 mm | 1245 mm | 1273 mm | 1272 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 21 mm | 16 mm | 21 mm | 16 mm |
| Standover Height | 707 mm | 712 mm | 708 mm | 713 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 170 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 175 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 177 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm |
About this model
V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX is part of the Santacruz V10 model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Santa Cruz V10 DH S / Carbon CC / 29 2021 has a starting price of 6599$. Santa Cruz V10 DH X01 / Carbon CC / MX 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 8799$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Downhill bikes
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Downhill bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2021, its price was 6599$. If we compare this with the average Downhill bike cost we notice that the price is 94.6% more expensive.
V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Performance Float 40 model. The travel on this model is 203mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Santa Cruz V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX bike has the Fox DHX2 Performance Elite Coil model installed, and has a travel of 215mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX are the 27.5″ aluminum type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Santa Cruz V10 DH S / Carbon CC / MX bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 170 cm – 185 cm (5.58 ft – 6.07 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
