From jump lines to techy singletrack, the Santa Cruz 5010 is our bike of choice when we need a nimble and aggressive trail bike. With a lightweight frame, mixed-wheel setup, 130mm of VPP suspension, and aggressive geometry, the 5010 was made for riding fast, jumping high, and finessing its way...

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When we set out on a trail adventure with unknown destinations, we choose the Santa Cruz Bronson for its do-it-all, fun-loving attitude. Built from the ultralight, ultra-strong Carbon CC layup, the Bronson is purpose-built around a mixed-wheel setup giving us the superior rollover ability of a...

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From technical singletrack to rowdy descents, the Santa Cruz Hightower is our go-to bike when we need a trail bike with a little extra capability. The Santa Cruz Hightower is a 29-inch trail bike with 145mm of VPP rear travel, capable of plowing through demanding downhills and still being nimble...

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Whether we are ripping up chunky descents or just cruising on the trails, the Santa Cruz Hightower is one of our favorite all-around bikes that can easily handle nearly any scenario. Being a mid-travel 29er, the Hightower is lightweight enough for long trail rides and capable enough to huck down...

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Whether we are in for a full day of long climbs and technical descents, or just tearing up our local trails in the foothills, the Santa Cruz Megatower is our go-to choice when we need a brawler of a bike that can still pedal. With 165mm of VPP suspension, the Megatower is at home bombing down the...

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We use the Nomad Carbon C GX Eagle AXS Air Mountain Bike as a versatile long-travel machine that gobbles bike park tech, nails big jump lines with poise, and even tackles a wide range of trail rides. The sixth generation Nomad hangs onto its playful nature with a 27. 5in rear wheel, but all...

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From sending it down chunky descents and lapping our favorite downhill trail loops, we love the Santa Cruz Nomad for its monster truck capability, mixed-wheel design, and efficient suspension platform. With 170mm of VPP suspension, the Nomad is a long-travel beast that can handle almost anything...

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From ripping through singletrack to cranking out cross country climbs, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is one of our go-to bikes when we need an aggressive bike for cross-country or trail riding. With 120mm of VPP suspension, the Tallboy boasts efficiency and forward drive with every turn of the pedal. A...

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Designed to crush the most grueling climbs and then pop and play all the way down our favorite flowy descent, the Santa Cruz Tallboy sits high atop our list of favorite short-travel trail bikes. Its 120mm of VPP rear travel provides us with a supportive platform for highly efficient pedaling that...

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The Tallboy utilizes trail-bike tech from its longer travel siblings and makes the signature Santa Cruz feel available in an efficiency-focused ensemble. Its geometry situates the Tallboy firmly within the short-travel trail bike category, with modern geo figures and Santa Cruz's capable...

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