Santa Cruz (Finally) Releases the 8th Generation V10 8

Welcome to the eighth generation of V10 – one of the winningest downhill bikes ever. Constantly refined, not redefined. Two decades in, the VPPTM suspension design continues to win races and attract imitators. The V10 is the pinnacle of the pyramid of our bikes. Its presence (and success) at the World Cup informs the rest of our bike range.

Years of development have led to this point. We included riders every step of the way, from sharing secret test sessions with a World Champ to showcasing our in-house fabrication and all the revisions along the way. We did this to demonstrate how much control we have at every development step and that our team of engineers and designers is the best in the biz. Furthermore, we reinforce that every model of Santa Cruz receives the same meticulous design treatment.

Key Updates

• Improved suspension kinematics for a smoother, more supportive, traction-filled ride.
• Fine-tuned stiffness to improve traction and provide a similar experience for riders of any size. Longer reach modernizes fit.
• More adjustments allow riders to finely-tune their ride.
• Dialed-in small parts (brake adapter, cable routing, protectors)
• MX in sizes SM - LG // 29 in size XL

We Do It Ourselves

• Fully designed and engineered by us: the same team that builds your trail, gravel and ebikes
• We fabricate all aluminum mules in-house.
• We utilize our own composites lab in California to test, retest (and even re-engineer) carbon frames
• Our overseas factory allows us to ensure quality and production control.
• Ridden and appraised by our in-house team of specialists, like suspension guru Kiran MacKinnon.
• Relentlessly validated in the harshest, real-world environments by the fastest team in the world: The Syndicate

Design Details

Geometry 

Build Kits

For more information, please visit santacruzbicycles.com

View key specs, compare bikes, and rate the new Santa Cruz V10 in the Vital MTB Product Guide.