Santa Cruz 5010: suspension setup & specs
The Santa Cruz 5010 is a trail bike with 140 mm of fork travel and 130 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Santa Cruz 5010 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" / 27.5" (Mullet).
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 2024 | RockShox Pike Base, 140mm (140 mm) | FOX Float Performance | 210x50 | 130 mm | 14.1 kg | €4,599 | Setup → |
| S 2024 | RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm (140 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | 210x50 | 130 mm | 14.2 kg | €5,399 | Setup → |
| GX AXS 2024 | RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm (140 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | 210x50 | 130 mm | 13.9 kg | €5,999 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS 2024 | RockShox Pike Ultimate, 140mm (140 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | 210x50 | 130 mm | 13.8 kg | €8,799 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS RSV 2024 | RockShox Pike Ultimate, 140mm (140 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | 210x50 | 130 mm | 13.7 kg | €9,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
140 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 140 mm median of the 44 bikes in the “trail bike” category in our database. The fork has 10 mm more travel than the rear end with 130 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. On travel, it slots in between the Santa Cruz Chameleon and the Santa Cruz Bronson in the Santa Cruz range. The frame is made of carbon.
13.7 kg for the X0 AXS RSV 2024 build puts the Santa Cruz 5010 mid-pack on weight (median: 13.9 kg). There are 0.4 kg between the lightest and the heaviest build. With a starting price of €4,599 (R 2024), the Santa Cruz 5010 is above the category median (€3,000). For the X0 AXS RSV 2024 build, Santa Cruz asks €9,999. For suspension, Santa Cruz combines components from FOX and RockShox. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox Pike Base, 140mm to the RockShox Pike Ultimate, 140mm.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Pike Base, 140mm): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Air shock (FOX Float Performance): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Santa Cruz 5010
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Santa Cruz specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
140 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm | 27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO; Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR / Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.