thats because it's flat black painted carbon fiber..Read the dirt article on it now!

I never said this is a V10 did I? What I am saying though is:

1. I do not like the V10
2. I like this model

Am I entitled to my own oppinion?

To be honest with you, I was kind of comparing the two with each other (other people in the forum have been suggesting it too), so I was in a little bit of a shock when I found out how many thumbs down I had on the matter. Some times bicycle companies do work upon old models just to come up with something totally new with very little resemblance to its predecessor. Say for example the new Demo or new P-Series. The say they mean to upgrade the old model, but I only see a whole new bike with the same name in it. Now what: just think about it. Had Santa Cruz said they'd been working upon the V10 frame, polished all geometrics and then come up with this model, the forum's response to my opinion would've been totally different. The reason why this is an OK bike to me is due to its headset, speaking of which, has very little resemblance to that of the V10's. For the rest, the both of them draw upon the same spirit; that is, sleek angles (67), bb height (14.5/14., same rear piece (the way the suspension is fit onto the frame is pretty similar too), a chainstay of 17.4, etc. The only thing I was saying is the V10 is a Stone Age bike whereas this one is more modern like (or up-to-date if you like). I know what I am saying mate.

PS. Sorry about my punctuation, but I only use English as a second language; as a matter of fact, I am from Spain. Ta.

I could not care less what you gonna do and it is Day666 what I am talking to, not you. It is obvious you cannot tell a stick from a fishing rod and I do not suffer fools gladly.