{"product_id":"2027-santa-cruz-v10-8-cc-custom-build","title":"2027 Santa Cruz V10 8 CC Custom Build","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"306\" data-section-id=\"z05xqs\"\u003e2027 Santa Cruz V10.8 CC Custom Kelp \u0026amp; Orange Edition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"364\" data-section-id=\"19i6xju\"\u003eThe Most Talked-About Bike On Our Shop Floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eSome bikes need explaining. This one just needs looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eGloss Kelp Green carbon frame. Custom orange decals. Shiny Orange FOX 40 Factory forks. Matching orange coil spring. Even the Burgtec direct-mount stem gets involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"642\"\u003eIt’s loud, but not just for the sake of it. Underneath the colour scheme is a properly serious downhill build based around the latest Santa Cruz V10.8 CC frame, with 203mm of FOX Factory suspension up front, 208mm of VPP travel at the rear, an X01 DH drivetrain and enough braking power to stop something considerably heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eThis is a proper downhill bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eAnd yes, it looks absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eKelp Green And Factory Orange: Subtle Was Never An Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eThe Gloss Kelp Green frame already stands out, but pairing it with orange decals, a Shiny Orange FOX 40 and matching orange shock spring completely changes the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eThe Iron Bro Orange Burgtec stem ties the front end together, while clear-anodised Maven Ultimate brakes add another premium detail without fighting the main colour scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eIt’s easily the most talked-about bike on our shop floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eWalk past it once and you’ll understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eSanta Cruz V10.8 CC: A Proper Downhill Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eThe V10 isn’t an enduro bike with a dual-crown fork attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eIt’s a purpose-built downhill platform with a Carbon CC frame, 208mm of VPP suspension and geometry developed for race runs, uplift days and bike park laps. Size Medium uses the intended mixed-wheel setup, with a 29in front wheel and 27.5in rear. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003eThe frame feels composed when the track gets fast, but it hasn’t been turned into a bike that only works for World Cup racers. There’s enough adjustment to make it manageable on tighter UK tracks, while still having the stability needed when speeds start getting properly silly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003eLap after lap, this is what a downhill bike is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e203 \/ 208mm Travel: Built For The Way Down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003eA 203mm FOX 40 Factory controls the front of the bike, while the V10’s VPP system delivers 208mm at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2493\"\u003eThat gives you the travel to deal with big compressions, rough braking zones and awkward landings, but the important bit is how controlled that travel feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003eThe V10 doesn’t just flatten everything and remove the rider from the equation. It stays supportive enough to pump through terrain, drive through turns and generate speed where a softer bike would disappear into its suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2881\"\u003eBig travel, but still something you can actively ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2937\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003e2027 FOX 40 Factory GRIP X2: Orange And Very Serious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3049\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003eThe Shiny Orange lowers get everyone’s attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3051\"\u003eThe performance underneath them is what keeps it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3470\" data-start=\"3102\"\u003eThis is the 2027 FOX 40 Factory with 203mm of travel, a GRIP X2 damper, Kashima-coated upper tubes and the updated FLOAT EVOL GlideCore air spring. The 40mm chassis gives you the steering accuracy needed to hold a line through rough ground, while the damper provides the support and adjustment required for proper downhill speeds. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3659\" data-start=\"3472\"\u003eIt stays smooth when the fork is loaded under braking, holds you up through steep compressions and gives the front tyre the chance to keep working rather than skipping across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3661\"\u003eIt also happens to be bright orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3699\"\u003eWhich helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3716\" data-start=\"3713\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3718\"\u003eFOX DHX2 Factory: Coil Consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3758\"\u003eThe V10 frame comes with a FOX DHX2 Factory coil shock, paired here with a matching orange spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4164\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003eSanta Cruz designed the V10.8’s leverage curve around a coil shock, and the DHX2 suits the bike perfectly. It gives the rear wheel a calm, connected feel across roots, rocks and repeated square edges, while remaining consistent from the top of the track to the bottom. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4297\" data-start=\"4166\"\u003eThere’s sensitivity when you need grip, but still enough support to push into turns and compressions without the bike feeling lazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4483\" data-start=\"4299\"\u003eThe correct spring rate matters on any coil-sprung bike, so we’ll help make sure the setup suits the rider rather than simply sending it out with whatever looks best against the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4525\" data-start=\"4485\"\u003eAlthough the orange does look very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4530\" data-start=\"4527\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4585\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4585\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003eThree-Way Geometry Adjustment: Set It Up Your Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4654\" data-start=\"4587\"\u003eThe V10.8 gives you meaningful adjustment in three different areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4895\" data-start=\"4656\"\u003eReach can be changed using centred or offset headset cups. The rear-centre length can be altered with short, middle or long dropouts. A three-position lower-link adjustment lets you change the suspension position and bottom bracket height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5076\" data-start=\"4897\"\u003eSanta Cruz recommends beginning in the middle position across all three, then adjusting from there depending on rider preference and terrain. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5204\" data-start=\"5078\"\u003eRun it shorter and higher for tighter, more active tracks. Add length and lower the bike when outright stability matters more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5334\" data-start=\"5206\"\u003eThis isn’t adjustment added to fill a specification sheet. Each change can make a noticeable difference to how the bike behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5339\" data-start=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5405\" data-start=\"5341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5405\" data-start=\"5341\"\u003eDT Swiss FR 1500 Classic Wheels: Premium Alloy Done Properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5496\" data-start=\"5407\"\u003eThe mixed-wheel DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic setup keeps the V10 fast, tough and serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5697\" data-start=\"5498\"\u003eA 29in front wheel brings rollover and front-wheel confidence, while the 27.5in rear gives you more clearance to move around the bike and makes it easier to change direction through tighter sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6013\" data-start=\"5699\"\u003eThe FR 1500 Classic is a proper gravity wheelset, built around 30mm internal-width aluminium rims and DT Swiss 240-series hubs. It has the strength needed for downhill and freeride without the anxiety that can come with smashing an expensive carbon rim into every rock garden. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6066\" data-start=\"6015\"\u003ePremium wheels, just without the delicate attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"6071\" data-start=\"6068\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6129\" data-start=\"6073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6129\" data-start=\"6073\"\u003eSchwalbe Tacky Chan Radials: Ultra Soft At Both Ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6206\" data-start=\"6131\"\u003eThis bike runs Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro Radial tyres front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6400\" data-start=\"6208\"\u003eThe 29 x 2.5in front and 27.5 x 2.5in rear both use Schwalbe’s Ultra Soft compound, putting maximum grip and damping ahead of rolling efficiency. Exactly the right priority on a downhill bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6638\" data-start=\"6402\"\u003eThe Tacky Chan tread is designed to balance cornering grip, braking traction and speed, while the Radial construction helps the tyre conform to the ground and maintain contact across rough surfaces. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6670\" data-start=\"6640\"\u003eThey aren’t light trail tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6697\" data-start=\"6672\"\u003eThey aren’t trying to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"6702\" data-start=\"6699\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6746\" data-start=\"6704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6746\" data-start=\"6704\"\u003eSRAM Maven Ultimate: Twin 220mm Rotors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6811\" data-start=\"6748\"\u003eA V10 carrying proper speed needs brakes with a lot in reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7034\" data-start=\"6813\"\u003eSRAM Maven Ultimate four-piston brakes provide the power, paired with 220mm HS2 rotors at both ends. The clear-anodised finish looks suitably special, but this is very much a performance choice rather than a cosmetic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7336\" data-start=\"7036\"\u003eMaven’s stiff calliper and huge baseline power give you the ability to slow the bike without squeezing the lever into the handlebar. More importantly, there’s enough control to manage that power rather than turning every braking zone into an on-or-off situation. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7555\" data-start=\"7338\"\u003eThe thicker HS2 rotors improve heat management and provide more braking power, which matters when you’re doing repeated runs rather than one short descent followed by a long rest. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7580\" data-start=\"7557\"\u003eBig brakes. Big rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7616\" data-start=\"7582\"\u003eNo mystery about why they’re here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"7621\" data-start=\"7618\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"7662\" data-start=\"7623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7662\" data-start=\"7623\"\u003eSRAM X01 DH: Seven Gears Are Enough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7718\" data-start=\"7664\"\u003eA downhill bike doesn’t need a 52-tooth climbing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7854\" data-start=\"7720\"\u003eSRAM X01 DH keeps the drivetrain short, tight and focused on the gears you’ll actually use between the start gate and the finish line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8140\" data-start=\"7856\"\u003eThe short-cage X01 DH derailleur is tucked safely out of the way, controlled by a dedicated seven-speed trigger shifter. At the rear, the XG-795 cassette uses a compact 10–24-tooth range with close steps designed specifically for downhill riding. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8321\" data-start=\"8142\"\u003eThat means quick changes without jumping across several unnecessary ratios, whether you’re putting in a few hard pedal strokes out of the gate or driving towards the next feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8436\" data-start=\"8323\"\u003eX01 DH cranks complete the setup with the stiffness and strength needed for hard landings and full-power sprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8473\" data-start=\"8438\"\u003eSimple, mechanical and race-proven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"8478\" data-start=\"8475\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"8529\" data-start=\"8480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"8529\" data-start=\"8480\"\u003eBurgtec Finishing Kit: More Orange, Obviously\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8625\" data-start=\"8531\"\u003eA 45mm Burgtec Direct Mount MK3 stem in Iron Bro Orange sits neatly between the FOX 40 crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8747\" data-start=\"8627\"\u003eIt keeps the steering direct and gives the front of the bike another hit of colour without looking like an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8967\" data-start=\"8749\"\u003eA Burgtec Xpress alloy seatpost and Cloud DH saddle finish the seating setup. Both are straightforward, tough components designed around downhill riding, where the priority is keeping the saddle low and out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8989\" data-start=\"8969\"\u003eNothing complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9019\" data-start=\"8991\"\u003eNothing that needs charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9082\" data-start=\"9021\"\u003eNothing added purely because it looked good on a spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"9087\" data-start=\"9084\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"9120\" data-start=\"9089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9120\" data-start=\"9089\"\u003eWho Is This Custom V10 For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9223\" data-start=\"9122\"\u003eThis is for riders with access to uplifts, chairlifts, race tracks or a very patient mate with a van.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9364\" data-start=\"9225\"\u003eIt’s for downhill racing, bike park laps and riders who know that a long-travel enduro bike still isn’t quite the same as a proper DH bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9534\" data-start=\"9366\"\u003eThe V10 gives you more stability, more suspension consistency and more confidence when the terrain becomes fast enough that normal trail-bike compromises start showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9569\" data-start=\"9536\"\u003eIt won’t pedal nicely to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9612\" data-start=\"9571\"\u003eThat isn’t a criticism. That’s the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"9617\" data-start=\"9614\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"9635\" data-start=\"9619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9635\" data-start=\"9619\"\u003eThe Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9693\" data-start=\"9637\"\u003eThis build gets attention because it’s green and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9773\" data-start=\"9695\"\u003eIt deserves attention because the specification underneath is properly sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"10058\" data-start=\"9775\"\u003eYou get the latest Santa Cruz V10.8 Carbon CC chassis, 208mm of adjustable VPP suspension, a 203mm Shiny Orange FOX 40 Factory GRIP X2, FOX DHX2 Factory coil shock, DT Swiss FR 1500 wheels, Ultra Soft Schwalbe Radial tyres, SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes and a compact X01 DH drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"10106\" data-start=\"10060\"\u003eIt’s bright, fast and completely unapologetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"10153\" data-start=\"10108\"\u003eThe most talked-about bike on our shop floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"10218\" data-start=\"10155\"\u003eAnd probably the hardest one to walk past without looking back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"10223\" data-start=\"10220\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"10242\" data-start=\"10225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"10242\" data-start=\"10225\"\u003eAvailable : Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"10242\" data-start=\"10225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"10242\" data-start=\"10225\"\u003eAvailable quantity : ONE!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"M \/ Gloss Kelp Green","offer_id":56780944114050,"sku":null,"price":7949.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/3853\/1356\/files\/2027-Santa-Cruz-V10-8-CC-Custom-Build-BRINK.jpg?v=1784739905","url":"https:\/\/brink.uk\/products\/2027-santa-cruz-v10-8-cc-custom-build","provider":"BRINK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}