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History of Santa Cruz Bicycles
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Santa Cruz bicycles first appeared in 1993 in the United States.
Then the founders of the company decided to create a bicycle that was not like the others.
1993 saw the introduction of the first Tazmon with a double suspension.
This bike turned out to be very successful, despite the fact that it did not receive mass distribution, but it won the respect of pro riders and magazines.
Today, the brand's catalog contains only 16 bike models and several teams that systematically show good results in mountain disciplines.
The company does not position itself as the best bicycle manufacturer, but believes that their approach to business differs from competitors.
Proprietary VPP rear suspension technology is one of the many things that riders value Santa Cruz products for.
This suspension is installed only on the top models of the brand. VPP stands for Virtual Pivot Point. A lot of effort was invested in this technology, but it fully justified itself.
Its essence lies in the presence of two joints that rotate in opposite directions: the first is the place where the shock absorber is attached, and the second is near the carriage. This design guarantees a very soft and efficient suspension.
Maintenance of VPP assemblies will not take much work, especially since the company guarantees a lifetime warranty on suspension bearings maintenance.
The compactness of VPP assemblies allows engineers to create neat bikes with pleasing designs and looks.
To begin with, I would like to mention the Nomad model. This bike became the bike of the year, according to one of the largest Pinkbike trail / AM bikes.
This is one of the top bikes in the Santa Cruz range. An excellent choice for freeriding and challenging trails.
The complete set, as well as the frame material, depends on the price. The company offers aluminum, carbon and high-tech Carbon CC frames.
The advanced version of the model will be equipped with Sram XX1 attachments, Avid hydraulic brakes, RockShox air suspension and Maxxis DH tires. The weight of this bike is only 13 kg.
The Santa Cruz V10 is one of the most advanced downhill bikes in the world. The proprietary VPP suspension has up to 216 mm travel. It is produced on the basis of 27.5 inch wheels, but there are single copies of the 29ers.
The factory equipment depends on the frame. Either it is made from carbon C or carbon CC. The difference in weight will be about 1 kg, and in the price as much as $ 3,000.
As for the top-of-the-line equipment, it comes with FOX suspension, Sram X01 DH attachments, Maxxis downhill tires and Avid hydraulic disc brakes on 203 mm front and 200 mm rotors at the rear.
The frame has plastic and rubber inserts that protect it from stones and other things. Every professional will definitely appreciate this bike.