2004
Santa Cruz Bicycles V10 (DH)
Santa Cruz's V10 became the definitive downhill race bike. Its Virtual Pivot Point suspension with 210 mm rear travel, designed by Leitner and Berriman, handled the biggest drops and steepest chutes at World Cup level. Multiple DH World Champions have raced V10s, including Greg Minnaar across multiple generations.
Downhill
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 18.5 kg |
| Suspension | 203 mm front / 210 mm rear |
| Wheel Size | 29-inch (current) |
| Fork | Fox 40 203 mm |