Curious to learn how one of the fastest downhill bikes of all time is developed? Watch episodes 3 and 4 of 'The Eighth.' This is development in plain sight. The Santa Cruz Syndicate won the 2023 World Cup Team Overall title aboard the new V10, which is now available now for all riders to take to the trails or tracks.
I really like Santa Cruz. I just don’t think they are a great value for the money and I wouldn’t notice any difference in ride quality compared to a better value bike.
@PtDiddy: try to take propain xD and you'll see difference (as minimum - colour quality, cheap bearings, soft carbon (yea yea even sounds weard). I ownd both bikes and can say that I want my santa back.
@YakuT: I'm happy about my Propain Tyee, much happier on it than the previous SB150 I rode. Geo is spot on, pedals like a dream and the frame is 800gr. lighter than SB150. I like the flexy" rear end because is less fatiguing and provides more traction.
@YakuT: Dude, I’m in the Marin category. I’ve had Specialized, Santa Cruz, Trek, Mondraker. Then I got a rift zone and it road the same.
I know I’m a basic average rider and I can’t tell the difference on a lot things people swore I would. Components are a different story. I do like some of the higher end parts.
I pay attention to the frame geo and as long as the brand is reputable I’m happy.
They should make a carbon balance bike and call it the "Jackson" to cater for future dentists. ( That's not ripping on SC, they make rad bikes with great customer service)
@PtDiddy: over the years I’ve owned specialized , whyte , canyon , SC , kona , Nukeproof and Evil bikes hands down SC have been the best quality, spares availability , support , customer service and choice Yes they are more expensive but you pay for what you get ,
The worst was Nukeproof , cheaply made , frame paint delaminated and the worst customer service ever (hotlines)
Now riding my 3 week old ‘23 SC 5010 which cost £3700 new , my second SC bike and no I’m not a dentist……
Looks like he's still with the team working logistics. I noticed how upset Greg was with rolling his tire off at worlds and remember him saying that it was something that shouldn't have happened, next race, new mechanic.
All you need to know about Santa Cruz is that they had Greg riding comically small bikes and it took him pushing them to "develop" a 29er for him originally.
I know I’m a basic average rider and I can’t tell the difference on a lot things people swore I would. Components are a different story. I do like some of the higher end parts.
I pay attention to the frame geo and as long as the brand is reputable I’m happy.
hands down SC have been the best quality, spares availability , support , customer service and choice
Yes they are more expensive but you pay for what you get ,
The worst was Nukeproof , cheaply made , frame paint delaminated and the worst customer service ever (hotlines)
Now riding my 3 week old ‘23 SC 5010 which cost £3700 new , my second SC bike and no I’m not a dentist……