Trail-Tuned Agility Meets XT Precision

The 2021 Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon XT Kit is the definition of a playful, poppy trail bike built to rip everything from tight switchbacks to backyard booters. With 27.5″ wheels, a fine-tuned lower-link VPP suspension system, and 130mm rear / 140mm front travel, this version of the 5010 turns the trail into a playground while delivering the confidence and traction of a much bigger bike.

Paired with a full Shimano XT M8100 12-speed drivetrain and brakes, lightweight Race Face ARC Offset wheels, and RockShox Select+ suspension, this build is made for riders who want precision, reliability, and performance in a fun-sized package.

What Makes It Awesome

Shimano XT M8100 Drivetrain Trail-proven shifting and bombproof performance.
Shimano XT 4-Piston Brakes Consistent power and control with Ice Tech rotors.
Carbon Frame & Carbon Bars Santa Cruz Carbon C frame with a lifetime warranty and carbon cockpit for strength + weight savings.
Playful 27.5 Platform Agile, nimble, and designed for fun without sacrificing capability.
RockShox Pike Select+ Fork & Super Deluxe Shock Plush, controlled suspension that punches above its numbers.
Race Face ARC Wheels + DT Swiss 350 Hubs Durable, fast-rolling, and ready for trail abuse.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Frame & Suspension

• Frame: Carbon C, Lower-Link VPP, 130mm rear travel

• Fork: RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm, 27.5″

• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

Drivetrain

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

• Shifter: Shimano XT M8100

• Crankset: Shimano XT M8100, 32T

• Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 1051T, 12-speed

• Chain: Shimano XT 12-speed

• Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT, 68/73mm Threaded

Brakes

• Brakes: Shimano XT M8120, 4-Piston

• Rotors: Shimano XT RT86 Ice Tech, 180mm

Wheels & Tires

• Rims: Race Face ARC Offset 30, 27.5″

• Hubs:

  • Front: DT Swiss 350, 15×110, 28H Torque Cap

  • Rear: DT Swiss 350, 12×148, 28H XD

• Spokes: Sapim D-Light

• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5″x2.4″ MaxxGRIP EXO TR

• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5″x2.4″ 3C EXO TR

Cockpit & Contact Points

• Handlebar: Santa Cruz Carbon Riser Bar

• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK2, 42mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm

• Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle

Weight:

• 14.07 kg / 31.02 lbs

Who Its For:

Riders who want XT-level precision with a lightweight carbon frame.
Trail shredders who prioritize fun and maneuverability over straight-line speed.
Jumpers, jibbers, and tech trail riders who thrive on creative lines.
Fans of 27.5 wheels who want a modern geometry trail bike with premium components.

The 5010 XT Kit blends Santa Cruzs unmatched build quality with Shimanos most trusted trail groupcreating one of the most capable and grin-inducing bikes of its generation.