Santa Cruz 5010 5 CC MX - GX AXS Reserve - Matt Nickel

Pop, Play, Repeat – Built to Turn Every Trail Into a Playground

The Santa Cruz 5010 GX AXS Reserve takes playful trail riding to the next level. Designed around a mixed wheel setup—29" up front for rollover confidence and 27.5" out back for whip-happy handling—this fifth-generation 5010 is sharper, more capable, and more fun than ever.

With 140mm of front travel and 130mm of VPP™ rear suspension, the 5010 thrives on techy singletrack, flow trails, and everything in between. Add the wireless shifting of SRAM GX AXS and bombproof Reserve carbon wheels, and you’ve got a bike that begs to be boosted, pumped, and cornered hard.

🔥 Why You’ll Love the 5010 GX AXS Reserve:
✔ MX Wheels – 29" front for traction, 27.5" rear for flickability
✔ VPP™ Suspension – 130mm rear travel for playful control
✔ Glovebox™ Storage – With Tool Wallet & Tube Purse
✔ SRAM GX AXS – Wireless 12-speed shifting, clean and precise
✔ Reserve 30|HD Wheels – Lifetime-warrantied carbon durability
✔ Maxxis DHR II Tires – Proven traction front and rear
✔ Lifetime Warranty – On frame, bearings, and Reserve wheels

✅ Component Breakdown (GX AXS Reserve Kit)

• Frame: Carbon C, VPP™ Suspension, Internal Routing, Glovebox™

• Fork: RockShox Pike Select+, 140mm travel

• Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 130mm

• Rear Travel: 130mm

• Drivetrain: SRAM GX AXS Eagle 12spd (wireless shifter & derailleur, chain, cranks)

• Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10–50T

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32T

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded

• Brakes: SRAM G2 R, 4-piston

• Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm front / 180mm rear

• Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips

• Wheels: Reserve 30|HD Carbon Rims – 29" front / 27.5" rear, 28h

• Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

• Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR

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

• Sealant: Reserve Tubeless Sealant

• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6mm

• Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, CrMo rails

• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated

🛠 Key Design & Build Features:

• MX Setup: Mixed wheel size = playful handling + rollover confidence

• Glovebox™ Storage: With included Tool Wallet and Tube Purse

• Sag Window: Dial in suspension with ease

• Full Carbon Frame: Durable, dialed, and backed by lifetime warranty

• Tidy Routing: Internal cables with DT protectors and clean aesthetics

💬 Who’s This Bike For?
✅ Trail riders who want poppy handling and a lively feel
✅ Riders who love jumps, berms, and sessioning technical lines
✅ Those who want wireless shifting and carbon wheels without the flagship price
✅ Anyone looking for a high-performance trail bike with everyday fun factor