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2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2016 Santa Cruz 5010

The L is the Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your M Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Santa Cruz 5010

Compared with the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset in M, the Santa Cruz 5010 in L places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−28 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset (M)The Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1159

Only the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset is drawn. The Santa Cruz 5010 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized ENDURO 29 Frameset MSanta Cruz 5010 LDifference
Reach425mm445+20 mm
Stack632mm604−28 mm
Head tube angle67.5°67−0.5°
Seat tube angle75°73.8−1.2°
Chainstay length430mmnot listed
Wheelbase1159mm1164+5 mm
BB height351mm334−17 mm
Standover777mm719−58 mm
Seat tube length445mmnot listed
BB dropnot listed20

Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset. Full charts: 2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset, 2016 Santa Cruz 5010.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetSanta Cruz 5010

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized ENDURO 29 FramesetS-Works FramesetSanta Cruz 5010
FrameSpecialized FACT IS-Xnot listed
Rear shockCane Creek Barrelnot listed
Dropper postSpecialized Command Post IRnot listed

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