For this article highlighting staff rides, we’ll be taking a look at team member Dylan’s new Santa Cruz V10. Dylan made a number of changes after purchasing the bike and we’ll go over all the upgrades below!
The Build
Frame: Size Large Carbon CC MX 208mm Travel VPP
Fork: Fox 40 Float Factory, Grip X2, 203mm (Gold Edition)
Shock: FOX DHX2 Factory Coil
Handlebar: Title FORM Alloy 35 x 25mm (cut to 780mm length)
Stem: Title Direct Mount Stem
Grips: Title L01 Black
Brakes: SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
Rotors: Front Rotor – SRAM HS2 220mm / Rear Rotor – SRAM HS2 200mm
Saddle: Title MS2 (Black)
Seatpost: Title AP1 31.6mm (Black)
Seatpost Clamp: Santa Cruz 36.4mm
Pedals: Title Connect Black
Front Rim: Santa Cruz Reserve 30HD AL 6069
Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 20×110, Boost, 32h
Rear Rim: Santa Cruz Reserve 30HD AL 6069
Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12×157, XD, 32h
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29″x 2.5″ 3C MaxxGrip (DH Casing)
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5″x 2.5″ 3C MaxxGrip (DH Casing)
Cranks: Unite DH 165mm w/36T Chainring
Derailleur: Wheeltop EDS Short Cage Wireless
Shifter: Wheeltop EDS Pod Wireless
Cassette: SRAM PG-720 GX DH 7-Speed (11-25T)
Chain: KMC Black/Gold 12 Speed Chain
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 83mm MTB Wide
Total Weight: 37lbs 7oz
Thanks for following along! What do you think about this build? Would you change anything about this setup? Leave a comment below!
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