2014 Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset vs 2016 Santa Cruz 5010
The XL is the Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Santa Cruz 5010 in XL places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset is drawn. The Santa Cruz 5010 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized ENDURO 29 Frameset XL | Santa Cruz 5010 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 475 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 655mm | 613 | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | 67 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 73.8 | −1.2° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1209mm | 1198 | −11 mm |
| BB height | 351mm | 334 | −17 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 732 | −57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | not listed | 20 |
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
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.
| Part | Specialized ENDURO 29 FramesetS-Works Frameset | Santa Cruz 5010 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | not listed |
| Rear shock | Cane Creek Barrel | not listed |
| Dropper post | Specialized Command Post IR | not listed |
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