2021 Santa Cruz 5010: Get Jibby With It | First Look & Ride

[@hueyseymour6974]

Love looking at bikes I can’t afford

[@harrymarshall9739]

The Seymour boss same here

[@jroox_228]

Oscar GilroyBewell, 1k? I can’t afford 600!

[@justusjuice]

I see you with that thiccc86 pfp

[@seansemkowski1419]

Even if affordable there is better things you can spend $8,000 on. Financing sounds like a terrible idea of going into debt 👍🏻

[@nikospanagos3844]

I don’t understand why people go into the comments and say” wish I could afford these bikes” or “ what a waste of money”.Can someone explain pls.

[@tennischampx308]

*Just an awesome **Latest.Bike** ....well constructed, sturdy, great looking…got me back out on the trails!! Could not be happier!!*

[@JusttBeOne]

Great coverage again Mike! Just a small remark, I was barely able to read the geometry numbers around 1:40min, you might want to make them a bit bigger. Keep up the good work!

[@smokedsalmon3907]

Yes!!! This seriously. I can literally never read those numbers. Even with the highest quality and brightest screen. They need to fix that.

[@NoRecoil2012]

Can’t comment on the previous version but I picked up this version in S build w/ the GX drivetrain. 200 miles on the bike. Really high quality and fun bike, punches above its pay grade on the descents. Feels like more than 130 and burlier than most bikes in this category but still very playful and loads of fun. Grip with the DHRs is off the charts but slows it down a bit so I’ll go to faster rubber later. Overall super happy with the purchase.

[@mxpxman31]

LOVE THE PODCAST!! It’s great to listen to you and Levy jab at each other a little more then we get on the videos. Both of you guys have great points and quite polarizing at times opinions on all things bikes related!! Keep up the great content!

[@pinkbike]

Thanks Tim, we've been having fun recording them. More on the way. - Mike K.

[@mxpxman31]

Pinkbike I got a chance to ride the new Tallboy in Durango CO with the VPP and slacked out HT this past week, and I have to say I think it’s helped to bring me over to the dark side of 29ers! Tried them long ago but didn’t like the wide steering needed and missed the poppy and playfullness of a 27.5. This bike, minus the low BB height and pedal slamming cranks, got me hooked. This bike is basically the same but in a 27.5 version. I may have the best of both worlds?!

[@josiahgolding7826]

2 review in 1 day?! Hell yea!

[@bananasstuff3344]

It's two days

[@danieltindley3252]

@@bananasstuff3344 don't ruin it

[@TeamCykelhold]

It's not a review. It's a first look. Listing specs isn't reviewing. Too many people confuse these.

[@benasquith26]

Is it a coincidence that the video length is 5:10

[@th_js]

No.

[@mepa-e3b]

5:09

[@akiraung]

Definitely not

[@mahki599tv]

Looks a lot similar to 2019 bronson except for the shorter travel.

[@pinoyjoyrides8376]

I actually have a 2019 bronson model and they pretty both looks the same..

[@lowteeens]

To be fair, santa cruz whole line up looks identical

[@YrrebwaR]

I like the look of the old model way more!

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Wurzelbert Angenervt with the longer reach the medium should be perfect

[@James-il3tq]

Agree old model much better looking

[@henryhild7404]

Just bought my self a mega these bike are the best

[@bensun432]

Love this bike, can't justify the price

[@pinkpotato1]

2 Years time on ebay my friend... All the dentists will be getting the 2023 and getting rid of these bad boys

[@twowheeler1000]

Classic santa cruz sadly

[@BWT599]

When I saw all the new 5010 video titles in my recommendation list, I had that pit in my stomach given that I purchaed the 5010 V3 in March. But I'm glad I have the last of the 5010s because the new one sure resembles a Bronson etc and kind of loses the "BMX" of MTB category in my opinion. Love my 5010.

[@brnktv]

I'm new to these style of bikes, and I know your comment is old so I hate to be a pest, but could you elaborate a little bit more on the version you have vs this new one? I'd like to research your version a little more and see what makes it the "bmx" of MTN bikes. Definitely interested in this thing though. Thanks in advance.

[@brokenlegz]

Maybe I can afford the bottle cage, what is it? Looks cool

[@m00nchildblues]

Well the carbon bottle cage is like $80!!! LOL

[@brokenlegz]

m00nchildblues do you know what brand it is?

[@rolux4853]

brokenlegz I guess it’s the official Santa Cruz Carbon Bottle Holder.

[@Alex-lq2ow]

We can now expect a new video from Danny MacAskill

[@DBB-q9p]

Oh dear lord yes, please!

[@matthewlucic4950]

The slabs

[@spicycucumbermtb4284]

Such a nice bike. santa cruz really are spitting out some class bikes

[@edisoez4317]

what a humble guy!

[@charboediyanto-cby6330]

Wow.. the beauty of the bicycle

[@netposerx]

Pinkbike Podcast is the Best MTB Podcast. Change my mind.

[@netposerx]

@@frsknsld Haha, I listen to Vital, The Mountain Bike Podcast, MTB Podcast, SingleTracks, GMBN, MBR, Bike Rumor... :)

[@Wuselol]

what a gorgeous bike.. i recently wrecked parts of my current bike and was looking for a new one (while also fixing the current) but was initially eyeing the nomad.. but i always thought the 5010 would be better for me and now with the new look i need to get my hands on a test bike as fast as possible!

[@ibankov]

Carbon and Threaded BB nice!

[@cgreeneblue]

We need a 52 tooth low gear with 27.5 wheels??? with a 32 ring up front I think my garden tiller would be geared faster than that.

[@graysonadams2485]

Why no aluminum???

[@nathank6468]

Because Santa Cruz is super high end so it only caters to the doctor crowd

[@abrick7016]

@@nathank6468 wouldnt put it just at high end more like apple they upscale more if you look at like norco and giant the can put better spec bikes for cheaper without upscaling

[@iotarask77]

Alloy probably comes later. Or just get the Bronson v3 in Alloy, it’s better anyways;)

[@russellparker4568]

Never fancied the last one cos of the extra short chain stays in an xl size, good to see they fixed that.

[@cameronbackes9523]

That’s a good looking bike! 🤘🏻

[@elijahjamieson5354]

Man I was planning on buying the 2020 5010 for the higher mounted Shock but I am going to have to demo this one now.

[@faf.78]

I love my V3 5010, but they just keep getting heavier. 31lbs for a 130mm travel $5/$6k build?! And I’m pretty sure Santa Cruz at one point said that an upper link is better suited for short travel bikes, what changed their mind I wonder?

[@rickmoz]

they did in 2018 when the v3 came out.

[@obi-wankenobi9871]

There is no way around the weight gain, when people want stronger tyres, rims frames and forks at the same ammount of travel. This bike is the same as a 160 or even 180mm bike, just with less travel.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

They keep getting heavier because carbon keeps breaking. The endless stories of weight weinie roadies destroying carbon frames and wheels is amazing. Sometimes experiencing life threatening crashes. Mtb manufacturer’s are realizing durability is more important than the race to the bottom in weight savings.

[@faf.78]

@@mrsmartypants_1 If you research carbon destructive testing (Pinkbike has a great video on their channel) the current layup of even their older frames and Reserve wheels are damn near overkill. I do agree that sub-12lb road bikes are asking for trouble with heavy riders, but if you manage to snap a carbon MTB frame from a reputable brand chances are it shouldn't have passed QC.

[@JohnnyGification]

@@mrsmartypants_1 You're talking out of your ass dude.

[@JJMilk]

Looks really nice. 🤩

[@fortisequitem8144]

Been throwing around thoughts of my next acquisition and I'm thinking 5010, SB165, Mojo4, Switchblade and a few others but when you said Rockshox Reverb dropper & Pike, I'm done. - Off to watch a Yeti review, scratch the 5010.

[@ethanrevitch]

What do you mean coil is the best on a 130mm the Evil Following with a Push and The Forbidden Druid.

[@scstice]

5010 finally gets the lower link suspension👍🏻and the 5010 is in my budget😀. Oh, wait, carbon only ☹️$$$$$$

[@ForkInTheButt]

They will probably release the alloy frame this year

[@scstice]

No big. I just took ownership of a 2021 Hightower AL😀

[@sporkcrx]

@@ForkInTheButt Do they usually do this? I love the idea of this bike but don’t want to go for the carbon frame price

[@ForkInTheButt]

@@sporkcrx Looks like they won't be releasing the 5010 in AL

[@IngE02]

When does it hit the shops for sale?

[@bldavis36]

I absolutely hate the longer CSL on the larger size. Short CS was the reason to go with the 5010. Oh well, maybe my 2019 V3 will last forever.

[@cron9754]

2 rev. 24 hours, oh yeh!

[@richrobinson202]

How’s it climb is the big question?

[@b-manz]

Proper Taniwha competitor. Still like the Zerode better ‘cause the gearbox.

[@Taylor5084]

Come on!! Tell me the editor was buzzing that he also made the video 5:10!

[@fergussandilands7757]

Looks sleek

[@jason83ok]

Maybe it`s just me but,that`s a matte Yeti blue!

[@dr.johnna]

yeah the pics look like robin egg teal blue but in these videos looks more toward royal. i prefer teal, not sure if i'm bummed out yet haha.. mikesbikes.com/products/santa-cruz-5010-c-r?variant=31649394098245

[@adamfranklin5403]

And ripmo v2 bug zapper blue!

[@bobrose7900]

A bit more info on the shock mount would have been useful. I love more old Bullet, it's still one of the coolest bikes around... they threw away the book when they made that and the little Heckler. Hope that carbon frame is as tough as an old boot, so many are just too lightweight nowadays and break. Alright for a race team but not your average Jo.

[@danielvillada8866]

I was about to get a 5010 but ended up with a Rocky Mountain attitude c50

[@11leonidas11]

Altitude is an awesome trail bike. Super fun and capable.

[@James-il3tq]

Both top notch bikes. Rocky mountain a bit more bang for your buck IMO

[@supervelocejota63]

And I checked their website

[@chrism2983]

Can’t decide this or the Bronson not sure how much difference the shorter travel will be I’m running a Process 153 now, I ride New England 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@MidwinterEclipse]

Are y’all going to review the 2021 Hightower?

[@adventuresonwheels-dgmotor7840]

Hi. My son is desparately trying to get a good quality, fully functioning full sus finger bike, but struggling to find a legit website that sells them. Where did the Santa Cruz mini come from? Where can we buy one? THANKS!

[@richrobinson202]

Also what size and how tall are you? People 5’9” are in between sizes

[@5tr4nge75]

Late reply, but I got an answer, I'm an inch and a half shorter than you. If I was going to be riding fast, I'd go up, if I was playing, I'd go down. Personally, sizing down suits the 5010 and it's playful nature better, in my opinion at least.

[@alexhrkalovic5856]

Do they ship to Canada

[@thomashawkeswood3858]

Looks mad

[@flythefriendlyskies47]

Love Mike's videos...any update on the RAAW Madonna?

[@danegreer2270]

Where are you riding? Place looks EPIC!

[@adrianmoradelgado9077]

Any news on the 2021 SC Hightower?

[@user-xp9jo2rv3q]

When are we gonna see the donut frame

[@ridewithandrei]

short chainstays are rad

[@bldavis36]

Except they're longer than the V3, and longer for the larger sizes.

[@Vrindavan1008]

Crazy price

[@JamesJLaRue]

Great vid but I'm confused, Im seeing videos talking about the new shock position (matching the other models) for 2021, yet retailers are showing this same shock position and color choices and they're calling it the 2020 model. Is there any difference between 2020 and 2021 models? Seems like the top tube mounted shock was the 2019 version?

[@happydoggo592]

will there be an alloy version?

[@chocoloco911]

No sir

[@ven3506]

i’m currently trying to choose between the bronson and the 5010 to replace my hightower lt (i’m 5’1” and want to switch to 27.5). which is your preference ? i currently live in southern utah so there’s a large variety of trails out here, plus resorts. i’ve only been riding for 2 years but i really want to improve on my riding. will the 150/160 on the bronson be too much ? thanks !

[@ven3506]

REB4 the LT doesn’t have the flip chip :/

[@brainrockhenyo]

Ven, what did you end up getting??

[@markkligerman6861]

Looks like a Session

[@JW23551]

Pretty bummed that SC doesn’t have an alloy version. They really need to have that sub $3k build if the want to compete with the DTC brands.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

They obviously don’t want to compete with those guys. SC is a high end boutique manufacturer. More like a Porsche than a Ford. Plenty of Porsche’s suck for the $. Some rare Fords destroy Porsches (Ford GT, Ford Shelby GT350R).

[@JW23551]

Pete West - I’m well aware, I’m currently riding a 2020 Hightower, and it rips! The basis of my comment was more from other comments here, and conversations with riders looking to make the jump from a hard tail to their first FS. The alloy 5010 used to be a contender for that FS jump, and with the advent of LBS bikes like Ripmo AF, I’m sad to see SC neglect that part of the market. I’m a Santa Cruz zealot thru and thru, but I think there’s been a mis-step in the spec/lineup. While $3k isn’t cheap by any means, it’s definitely more palatable to more people.

[@brendansullivan7652]

@@JW23551 alloy coming in the fall

[@loganperue5938]

Good to know that they will have a alloy version around the time I can afford it haha, personally I’m not sold on carbon tech and I don’t really mind the extra weight it’ll make for better training anyway. Now to decide if this is the better choice over the tallboy for what is around here...

[@sporkcrx]

@@brendansullivan7652 Is this still supposed to happen?

[@Bphillips2808]

Get jibby with it. Ha, get it? Like jiggy but jibby instead. You know the old will smith song? Remember wild wild west? It had a giant mechanical spider

[@supervelocejota63]

Does anyone know why the 5010 is no longer available in Alloy?

[@pippinrush1520]

What ever happened to Sarah Mores long term review?

[@angusavery8686]

nice, hope that the v10 changes like that

[@lammruss]

Sick!! 🤘🤘

[@mtbwill7008]

Sick

[@declanpriddy270]

nobody told me yall had a podcast

[@SpokesmanMTB]

What trail is that?

[@gerardogodinez6101]

Where are those trails? Anyone know?

[@burddog0792]

Looks like Bellingham.

[@aaryasudarshan4251]

What happened to the grim donut part 2

[@markkilminster2591]

Nice

[@FZ09T1]

Any one knows what’s the fork offset on this bike ?

[@TaMbAy899]

My dream bike santa cruz... but so expensive...

[@TheFullKanani]

If you want aluminum you get the Bronson, apparently.

[@justinsiever710]

vpp blur coming soon😂

[@jasonlewis6914]

You can build a better full suspension bike. For way less money. With 12 speed xtr to me it's the best drivetrain you can get on a mountain bike.

[@Olegatorik]

Good price

[@shawnbeaman8871]

New 5010 vs Megatower

[@yuanortizwest2904]

Did you made the game Bike Mayham?

[@TheMatt365]

This looks a lot like a mountain bicycle.

[@mojaverc1585]

?

[@mick35w]

Awesome bike but I’m sorry that price is ridiculous

[@TPV07]

if you make it in your own factory, assemble in the us, develop your own carbon technology, offer lifetime frame warranty noquestions asked, lifetime bearing warranty and so on, it is not expensive at all. I am happy for them doing their own thing, it was pathetic when other brands stole certain aspect of their carbon technology (eg. fully guided internal cablerouting).

[@mattbarnes3451]

Cable routing is hardly "technology"

[@ShawnBox]

Why bother posting? A Demo C S+ was $3k. Not everyone can afford a $10K reserve bike, or a $13k Heckler. If you can't, buy what you can afford and stop being jealous of everyone else that can. Buying a top end bike might be a pinnacle buy for some people, and still way less than a a new Sports Car or Jeep Rubicon. BTW: I saved up $50 a year for 6 years to eventually buy a snowmobile. When I moved to a location with no snowmobile trails, I sold it and got the Demo bike.That bike was essentially 6 years of savings overall for me and selling my "one"toy for another. That and I drive a super old car so I have no car payment. Choices.... Choices.

[@siriosstar4789]

@@TPV07 another paid commenter .

[@brandonderock4280]

swag 😎

[@MILTONATOR]

Oof! Beautiful bike but I doubt I would get $8k worth of fun from it. Looks really good tho 👌🏼

[@williamharding4105]

i dont know why but i think the non vpp 5010 looks way better

[@josephge3500]

They're all VPP my dude

[@Carado5150]

For this bike, I preferred the previous VPP layout. The new suspension is linear and doesn't really fit the personality. It the review they say it makes it smoother over rough terrain. This bike was never meant to plow, they have a Bronson and Nomad for that. I dont get it. At least have a MegNeg stock or use a linkage with a progressive curve.

[@dadventuretv2538]

They are all VPPs. VPP is the linkage- the two counter rotating links. What has changed is the shock placement and what drives it. That is what has changed the rear suspension feel.

[@maxfromandromeda]

29er = racing, 27.5 = freeride ???

[@gcavy1]

again..with the red text for the specs!! impossible to read. (Full disclosure, I'm colorblind. Have your video editor just switch to white and black?)

[@onuwaysir9389]

I want one so bad but there so frickin expensive

[@olivermusendo9909]

I don’t get why people diss like this video

[@morganpicker9464]

Basically every Santa cruz looks the same now

[@sambolo]

And are almost the same

[@mepa-e3b]

same with evil bikes..

[@ethan.w1160]

mohawk?🤙

[@jonasolofnordlund]

I love your videos but please use a different colour for the numbers when showing angels and measurements. Red just blends in to the background

[@athi9348]

I want it 🤤

[@Egcmikey]

Who else would like to see what Danny Mac can do on one!!??

[@vicenteinzunza159]

Price ?

[@peteranania5268]

$$$$ to $$$$$

[@dungle-mn3sg]

Great bike , rides smooth kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing .

[@namitlulla1]

I’m sure people can read those specs in red with that background.

[@supervelocejota63]

Does anyone kno why?

[@aMilling]

I currently ride a 27.5" chameleon and fucking love how playful it is, but i'm considering buying a CS hightower. Then this comes along and makes my choice harder XD Really don't know if i should get a 27.5" or 29"

[@mrsmartypants_1]

a Milling: Not that hard of a choice really. If you’re into top speed with the most control from flat trails to downhill whether fun flow trails or steep knar get a 29”. If you’re more into fun and love jump trails etc... get a 27.5”. (All other things equal of course like suspension etc...). I ride a 27.5, 160mm ff; 150mm rear shock. I’m far from a high end rider but with my group of buddies who all ride 29” I own the steep fast quick turning downhill stuff and have more fun on jumps. On flow trails - bluish black - they have me by a nod. On more XC type easy trails and aerobic peddling in general they leave me gasping. If I raced - any kind of racing - I’d ride a 29” for sure.

[@peteranania5268]

@@mrsmartypants_1 great answer, you nailed it. K O Fun is where it's at for me!

[@aMilling]

@@mrsmartypants_1 Great answer, i just hear every person say i should go 29" Then again i live in 29" country, and the SC dealer said they almost don't sell any 27.5" I have tried a Bronson but it was the V1 and with D kit, it felt great downhill, but horrible to climb with.

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

They made the bb area look like an ebike. Smart move......kinda

[@zip7806]

Would have been nice to see some one ride the dam thing.

[@kikoy08]

I am not done yet with my 2020 build and 2021 frames are already here.. What a crap

[@supervelocejota63]

And realised that they do not show the different builds that they have.