2024 Santa Cruz 5010 5 C SThe 2024 Santa Cruz 5010 5 C S is built for riders who want a trail bike that feels lively, but also stays cool when the terrain gets tough. It has a playful vibe thanks to the mixed 29" front and 27. 5" rear wheels, giving you a blend of traction and nimbleness that really shines on twisty, technical sections. Whether you're climbing steep trails or bombing down rough descents, this bike handles it all like a champ. The suspension really makes this

Drive System

making sure the crankset transfers your effort efficiently without creaks or flex

a Fox Float X2 Performance Elite shock with 210x55mm travel smooths out rocks

technical climbs

Inside the frame

the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock delivers dependable performance with plenty of adjustment for different styles

the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock balances that with 120mm of rear travel

Put it all together and the Tallboy 5 C S rides like a versatile

The suspension setup is focused on taking big hits and smoothing out choppy trails

Santa Cruz’s own 35 carbon bar stretches 800mm wide to give you leverage and precision through tricky sections while keeping weight down

This entry-level hardtail is an affordable choice for gravel

Drop it low to shift your weight back on descents or raise it quickly for climbing