29-Inch Wheel (29ers)

Hold on Tight - Thrill ride. With the most advanced XC suspension and geometry, and rowdy-ready spec, the new Scalpel redefines cross-country speed – again. Highlights - Superlight premium Series 1 Carbon frame with FlexPivot, 120mm travel, and Proportional Response-Tuned Suspension and Geometry - RockShox SID 120mm fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock - Shimano’s race-ready Deore M6100 12-speed shifting, with an XT rear derailleur - Powerful, reliable Shimano MT501 hydraulic disc brakes - Stan’s tubeless-ready Crest S2 rims with Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspen WT 2.4” tires - Cannondale’s DownLow dropper seatpost

Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce, this is next-level cross-country mountain bike performance.

Scalpel SE is the ultimate marathon racer and high-speed trail slayer. World Cup fast and all-mountain fierce—this is next-level cross-country mountain bike performance.

The Purest Form of Racing. A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt 'em on the ups, drop 'em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step. Where it thrives Between the tape What it's built for Speed, Efficiency, and Endurance Highlights - Progressive, superlight carbon frame / RockShox SID SL Select+ 100mm fork - Shimano SLX 12-speed group / Shimano M6100 disc brakes - Stan's NoTubes Crest MK4 rims / Cannondale C2 carbon post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor Confidence on edge No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents. Stay centered Scalpel HT's Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs. Drop the chatter Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

The Purest Form of Racing. A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt 'em on the ups, drop 'em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step. Where it thrives Between the tape What it's built for Speed, Efficiency, and Endurance Highlights - Progressive, superlight carbon frame / RockShox SID SL 100mm fork - Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed group / Shimano M500 disc brakes - WTB STX i23 tubeless ready rims / Schwalbe Racing Ray-Racing Ralph EVO tires Confidence on edge No hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents. Stay centered Scalpel HT's Proportional Response size-specific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs. Drop the chatter Sculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel - microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed shifting / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: handling & durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel. - Shimano 8-speed shifting with double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Slack and Stable A slack 68-degree head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence Right-Sized Wheels The smaller sizes of Trail roll on 27.5" wheels, while the larger sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast, and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - Shimano 8-speed drivetrain w/double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Where it thrives - Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for - Handling, durability Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – X-Large: 29-inch

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - microSHIFT 8-speed 1x drivetrain / Tektro hydraulic disc brakes

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour M3030 suspension fork, 75mm travel - 7-speed drivetrain w/ double chainring cranks / Tektro mechanical disc brakes Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: Handling, durability Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – X-Large: 29-inch

A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything.

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling & durability Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / RockShox 35 Silver R 120mm 120mm fork. - SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain / Shimano MT400 hydro disc brakes. - Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App / dropper seatpost Confident Handling New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like Perfectly Framed Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE's new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package Premium Framesets All-new progressive frame design blends the latest Trail-ready geometry with dropped seatstays for improved ride quality and a leaner look. Longer, lower, lighter and altogether more fun Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill Right-Sized Wheels All Trail SE sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame KickFlip Compatible Ready to accept a sleek, hidden mount makes it easy to add a kickstand for around-town convenience

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives - Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for - Handling, durability Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / RockShox Judy Silver TK 120mm fork - Shimano Deore 11-speed shifting / Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes - TranzX dropper seatpost Confident Handling New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like. Perfectly Framed Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE's new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package. Spec'd for More A longer travel 120mm fork, wider 760m bars, and a short stem sets the tone for this bike – combined with more aggressive 2.5" / 2.3" tires, the SE handles the biggest trails.

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / SR Suntour XCR 120mm fork with lockout - Shimano Deore 10-speed shifting - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes Where it thrives - Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for - Handling, durability

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling & durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel, remote lockout. - microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed shifting / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Intellimount Stem A convenient mount on the stem will securely hold any SP-Connect compatible smartphone case, creating a dashboard display for speed, mileage and more with the Cannondale App SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame Flat Mount Disc Brakes The ultra-light forged brake mount is compatible with modern flat-mount calipers, making adjustments or future upgrades easier

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: Handling, durability Highlights -Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame -SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel -Shimano 8-speed shifting w/double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – Large: 29-inch

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it is built for Traction, handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - Shimano 8-speed shifting w/double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Intellimount Stem A convenient mount on the stem will securely hold any SP-Connect compatible smartphone case, creating a dashboard display for speed, mileage and more with the Cannondale App SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class Tapered Headtube Featuring tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Slack and Stable A slack 68 degree head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the Straight Shot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame Flat Mount Disc Brakes The ultra-light forged brake mount is compatible with modern flat-mount calipers, making adjustments or future upgrades easier

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - Shimano 8-speed drivetrain w/double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Where it thrives - Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for - Handling, durability Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Medium – Large: 29-inch

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: handling & durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour M3030 suspension fork, 75mm travel. - 7-speed drivetrain with double chainring cranks/ Tektro mechanical disc brakes SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Slack and Stable A slack 68-degree head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence Right-Sized Wheels The smaller sizes of Trail roll on 27.5" wheels, while the larger sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast, and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it Thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling & durability Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / RockShox Judy Silver TK 120mm fork - Shimano Deore 11-speed shifting / Shimano MT200 hydro disc brakes - TranzX dropper seatpost Confident Handling New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like Perfectly Framed Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE's new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package Spec's for More A longer travel 120mm fork, wider 760mm bars and a short stem sets the tone for this bike - combined with more aggressive 2.5"/2.3" tires, the SE handles the biggest trails Premium Framesets All-new progressive frame design blends the latest Trail-ready geometry with dropped seatstays for improved ride quality and a leaner look. Longer, lower, lighter and altogether more fun Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill Right-Sized Wheels All Trail SE sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider StrightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the Straight Shot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for handling & durability Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / SR Suntour XCR 120mm fork with lockout - Shimano Deore 10-speed shifting - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes Confident Handling New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like Perfectly Framed Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE's new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package Spec'd for More A longer travel 120mm fork, wider 760mm bars and a short stem sets the tone for this bike - combined with more aggressive 2.5"/2.3" tires, the SE handles the biggest trails Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill Right-Sized Wheels All Trail SE sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame Premium Framesets All-new progressive frame design blends the latest Trail-ready geometry with dropped seatstays for improved ride quality and a leaner look. Longer, lower, lighter and altogether more fun

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel, remote lockout - microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed shifting / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - microSHIFT 8-speed drivetrain w/double chainring crank / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour M3030 suspension fork, 75mm travel - 7-speed drivetrain w/ double chainring cranks / Tektro mechanical disc brakes

Whether it's tearing around an XCO track or setting your personal best up a local hill, the Twostroke has you covered. RADICAL GEOMETRY - A 67° head angle, long front-end, and 75° seat angle to attack steep and loose terrain with the perfect weight distribution. TUNED COMPLIANCE CONCEPT (TCC) - Take the edge off the roughest roads to push harder and ride further. The ultimate balance between comfort and performance for a ride that is both forgiving and fast. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - Fully guided internal cable routing for easy installation and a clean look. INTEGRATED PROTECTION - Molded covers on the chainstay, an integrated chain suck plate, and helicopter tape on the downtube ensure durability and a sleek design. INTEGRATED FORK STOPPER - Frame protection for increased stiffness in a straight downtube design. WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE - Fully compatible with the new generation of wide XC tires. DROPPER POST READY - A dedicated shim allows the installation of a 27.2mm dropper post with stealth cable routing.

Whether it's tearing around an XCO track or setting your personal best up a local hill, the Twostroke has you covered. RADICAL GEOMETRY - A 67° head angle, long front-end, and 75° seat angle to attack steep and loose terrain with the perfect weight distribution. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - Fully guided internal cable routing for easy installation and a clean look. INTEGRATED PROTECTION - Molded covers on the chainstay, an integrated chain suck plate, and helicopter tape on the downtube ensure durability and a sleek design. WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE - Fully compatible with the new generation of wide XC tires.

The best handling trail bike ever. The 5010 is not just "the little bike" of our range. It makes even the most mundane trails feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip, and jump over. It's like having super-skills at your fingertips. The 5010 has always been more capable than many expected but with the traction-gaining 29-inch wheel up front and even more refined suspension, the 5010 gives you a deft touch on the trails. Design Details: - VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP™" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. - 130mm VPP™ travel Some call it short travel, others call it all the travel you'll need. This much travel isn't going to help shrug off the biggest, fastest rock gardens like a V10 downhill race bike, but it's going to feel like you've got a V10 under the hood of your motor when it comes to freeway freestyling miles. - Traction and big hits For 5010, we wanted to balance support and grip to maximize the bike's descending and big-hitting capability. We started with a significantly less anti-squat (than the previous generation 5010) to provide sensitive, ground-tracking qualities and reduced pedal kick. - Support and playfulness We gave the 5010 a very straight, highly progressive leverage curve to give the rider plenty of predictable support, bottom-out resistance, and playful response. This means the travel is accessible and higher impacts aren't as jarring as you'd expect from a short-travel bike.

The best handling trail bike ever. The 5010 is not just "the little bike" of our range. It makes even the most mundane trails feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip, and jump over. It's like having super-skills at your fingertips. The 5010 has always been more capable than many expected but with the traction-gaining 29-inch wheel up front and even more refined suspension, the 5010 gives you a deft touch on the trails. Design Details: - VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP™" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. - 130mm VPP™ travel Some call it short travel, others call it all the travel you'll need. This much travel isn't going to help shrug off the biggest, fastest rock gardens like a V10 downhill race bike, but it's going to feel like you've got a V10 under the hood of your motor when it comes to freeway freestyling miles. - Traction and big hits For 5010, we wanted to balance support and grip to maximize the bike’s descending and big-hitting capability. We started with a significantly less anti-squat (than the previous generation 5010) to provide sensitive, ground-tracking qualities and reduced pedal kick. - Support and playfulness We gave the 5010 a very straight, highly progressive leverage curve to give the rider plenty of predictable support, bottom-out resistance, and playful response. This means the travel is accessible and higher impacts aren’t as jarring as you’d expect from a short-travel bike.

The best handling trail bike ever The 5010 is not just "the little bike" of our range. It makes even the most mundane trails feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip and jump over. It's like having super-skills at your fingertips. The 5010 has always been more capable than many expected but with the traction-gaining 29-inch wheel up front and even more refined suspension the 5010 gives you a deft touch on the trails. Design Details: Mixed Wheels The mixed wheel configuration of a 29-inch wheel up front provides traction and stability, while the 27.5" rear wheel allows for quick back wheel steering and lifting. Glovebox Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the 5010's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand. Full carbon CC frame CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available. We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders mean greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes. Sag window A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes. Made to last many lifetimes The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge. SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself. VPP™ Details: VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP™" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. 130mm VPP™ travel Some call it short travel, others call it all the travel you'll need. This much travel isn't going to help shrug off the biggest, fastest rock gardens like a V10 downhill race bike, but it's going to feel like you've got a V10 under the hood of your motor when it comes to freeway freestyling miles. Traction and big hits For 5010, we wanted to find the balance of support and grip to maximize the bike’s descending and big-hitting capability. We started with a significantly less anti-squat (than previous generation 5010) to provide sensitive, ground-tracking qualities and reduced pedal kick. Support and playfulness We gave the 5010 a very straight, highly progressive leverage curve to give the rider plenty of predictable support, bottom-out resistance, and playful response. This means the travel is accessible and higher impacts aren’t as jarring as you’d expect from a short-travel bike.

The best handling trail bike ever The 5010 is not just "the little bike" of our range. It makes even the most mundane trails feel like they're loaded with features to hop, skip and jump over. It's like having super-skills at your fingertips. The 5010 has always been more capable than many expected but with the traction-gaining 29-inch wheel up front and even more refined suspension the 5010 gives you a deft touch on the trails. Design Details: Mixed Wheels The mixed wheel configuration of a 29-inch wheel up front provides traction and stability, while the 27.5" rear wheel allows for quick back wheel steering and lifting. Glovebox Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the 5010's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand. Full carbon CC frame CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available. We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders mean greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes. Sag window A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes. Made to last many lifetimes The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge. SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself. VPP™ Details: VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP™" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. 130mm VPP™ travel Some call it short travel, others call it all the travel you'll need. This much travel isn't going to help shrug off the biggest, fastest rock gardens like a V10 downhill race bike, but it's going to feel like you've got a V10 under the hood of your motor when it comes to freeway freestyling miles. Traction and big hits For 5010, we wanted to find the balance of support and grip to maximize the bike’s descending and big-hitting capability. We started with a significantly less anti-squat (than previous generation 5010) to provide sensitive, ground-tracking qualities and reduced pedal kick. Support and playfulness We gave the 5010 a very straight, highly progressive leverage curve to give the rider plenty of predictable support, bottom-out resistance, and playful response. This means the travel is accessible and higher impacts aren’t as jarring as you’d expect from a short-travel bike.