The presentation of the new V10 is not really surprising. As with the previous generations of the downhill bike, the prototypes have already been beaten around the World Cup tracks by the Santa Cruz Syndicate Team, very often with success. And this should also be the case with the latest V10, with three World Cup victories and many podium places to its credit.

The new V10 consists of a full carbon frame with internally laminated cable guides, 208 millimetres of VPP suspension travel, a headset that allows three different length positions and a flip chip on the shock mount with three positions to adjust the geometry of the bike to the different tracks. The rear wheel axle can also be moved by three positions in length for this purpose.

The most important updates

• Improved suspension kinematics for a smoother, but also supportive and high-traction ride
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• Fine-tuned stiffness to improve traction and provide a similar ride feel for all rider sizes
• Longer reach modernizes the fit.
• More adjustment options allow for better fine-tuning.
• Fitted small parts such as brake adapters, cable routing, protectors.
• MX (27.5 & 29 inch) in frame sizes SM to LG.
• 29 inch in the size XL.

A bike only for the best

Just because the V10 is trimmed for success, it doesn't just appeal to racers. Success is also a great day in the bike park, so Santa Cruz is also targeting amateur downhillers and bike park shredders.

In terms of equipment, the Californians currently offer two variants, the "S DH" with Fox Performance suspension and Sram GX equipment for 7699 euros, and the "X01 DH" with Fox Factory suspension and X01 equipment for 9699 euros.

For this, Santa Cruz offers a lifetime warranty on the frame, bearings and the Reserve 30 HD aluminum
DH wheels.

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