Santa Cruz 5010 2.0 A R1x Complete Mountain Bike 2017

When it comes to an affordable yet respectably spec'd backcountry exploration vehicle, it's tough to outpace the Santa Cruz 5010 2.0 A R1x Complete Mountain Bike. While the modest 130 mm of VPPR travel isn't ideal for charging the biggest hits, it produces a shorter chainstay length and lower bottom bracket height that yields a particularly playful ride that negotiates steep, heavily rooted climbs with ease. Updated geometry has given the new 5010 a 67 degree head tube angle that enables rider's to tackle descents with more aggression without compromising pedal ability. Although carbon frames are all the craze, it's difficult to ignore the proven track record of alloy. When the itch for a trail endeavor takes root, the Santa Cruz 5010 2.0 A R1x Mountain Bike offers an undeniable value.