Santa Cruz Has Finally Released the 8th-Gen V10
Published November 20, 2023 | Updated December 14, 2024
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for – the official release of the Santa Cruz V10 8! This is the most successful downhill racing bike. Now with more customizability and improved ride quality. It has three-point adjustment with a rear axle flip chip, lower link flip chip, and reach adjust headset cups. So you can change up the fore-aft weight balance, bottom bracket height and head tube angle, and reach. Endless tuning options!
The VPP suspension is back with a more refined design. Promising more traction and support with less pedal kickback. It delivers 203mm travel in the front and 208mm in the rear. Small to large sizes have mixed wheels, and extra-large is a full 29er. Both builds have a CC carbon frame for unmatched strength and durability on the trails. You can also get just the frame and build it out yourself.
And we have to talk about race stats. The Santa Cruz Syndicate team earned three wins and 13 podiums on the V10 at the 2023 Downhill World Cup. Just think of the fun and success it will bring you!
Tuning Options
Headset Cups: +8mm / 0 / -8mm
Rear Axle Flip Chip: +5mm / 0 / -5mm
Lower Link Chip: Lo / Mid / Hi
Dropouts: Short / Mid / Long
Brake Adaptor: 220mm / 200mm
Build Kits
| Kit | DH S | DH X01 | Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,799 | $8,599 | $3,799 |
| Material | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC |
| Travel | 208mm | 208mm | 208mm |
| Wheel Size | MX (S, M, L) 29 (XL) | MX (S, M, L) 29 (XL) | MX (S, M, L) 29 (XL) |
| Rear Shock | FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil | Fox DHX2 Factory Coil | – |
| Fork | FOX 40 Float Performance, 203mm | FOX 40 Float Factory, 203mm | – |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH, 7spd | SRAM X01 DH, 7spd | – |
| Right Shifter | SRAM GX, 7spd | SRAM X01 DH | – |
| Cassette | SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t | SRAM X01 DH, 7spd | – |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110, 11spd | SRAM PC1170, 11spd | – |
| Chainguide | E13 LG1+ Chainguide | E13 LG1+ Chainguide | – |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 83mm Threaded BB | – |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS41 Headset 1-1/8″ | Cane Creek 40 IS41 Headset 1-1/8″ | – |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Assegai 2.5″, 3C, MaxxGrip | Maxxis Assegai 2.5″, 3C, MaxxGrip | – |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai 2.5″, 3C, MaxxGrip | Maxxis Assegai 2.5″, 3C, MaxxGrip | – |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1 -or- DT 350, 20×110 Boost, 32h | Industry Nine 1/1 -or- DT 350, 20×110 Boost, 32h | – |
| Front Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | – |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1 -or- DT 350, 12×157, HG, 32h | Industry Nine 1/1 -or- DT 350, 12×157, XD, 32h | – |
| Rear Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | – |
| Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 220mm | SRAM HS2 220mm | – |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 200mm | SRAM HS2 200mm | – |
| Brakes | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth | SRAM Code Silver Stealth | – |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36t | SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 165mm, 36t | – |
| Handlebars | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm -or- Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy Bar, 30mm Rise, 800mm | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm | – |
| Stem | OneUp Direct Mount Stem | OneUp Direct Mount Stem | – |
| Saddle | Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle | Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle | – |
| Seatpost | RaceFace Chester, 31.6 | Burgtec Aluminum Post, 31.6 | – |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar | Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar | – |
Buy Your Own 2024 Santa Cruz V10 8
You can order the newest V10 at Airpark Bike Co. We’ll help you decide which build is right for you. Or what features to add if you buy just the frame. Then we can ship or deliver it right to your door. We’re the #1 Santa Cruz dealer in the state. Guaranteed you won’t find a better selection or lower prices anywhere else. Pay us a visit in Scottsdale!