Puzzling Ain’t Easy
The V10 is designed to be exactly the right bike for anyone who steps up to the startline with eyes on a podium. The racer who chooses a V10 is the recipient of every bit of work and puzzling that’s gone into the Syndicate’s race bikes.
The continuous fine-tuning that the V10 has undergone with the Syndicate for World Cup season after season has guaranteed regular, high-level feedback. The result is perhaps the most refined suspension performance available outside of a World Cup pit. 215mm of VPP™ travel is exquisitely refined and the ease of tuning and serviceability of the VPP system makes it a hit in the pits with mechanics and privateers.
Wheel size has been the latest puzzle to ponder. Greg Minnaar, being a tall and looking for pure speed on the clock, focuses his choice on 29-inch wheels. Luca Shaw chose what feels fun because to him if he’s having fun he’s going fast, so he’s on a mixed setup.
Because there’s so many flavours and needs we offer the V10 in 27.5 (front and rear) in the smallest size up to a size large, both 29-inch (front and rear) and mixed in medium and large frame sizes, and 29-inch only for the XL frame size. So your V10 is optimized for who you are.
The most successful bike in downhill history shows no signs of slowing down.
Additional details for the realest puzzlers:
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Adjustable chainstay length to optimize front/rear balance
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Lower leverage rate for optimal shock performance
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Internal derailleur cable routing on swingarm to protect housing from chain damage
Key Features:
Rear Travel: 215mm
27.5" GEOMETRY
| HIGH/LOW (MM) | S | M | L |
| REACH | 412 / 410 | 437 / 435 | 462 / 460 |
| STACK |
603 / 602 |
612 / 610 | 616 / 615 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE |
63.7º / 63.3º | 63.7º / 63.3º |
63.7º / 63.3º |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 435 |
445 |
455 |
| FRONT CENTER | 769 |
798 |
825 |
| BB HEIGHT | 356 / 351 |
356 / 351 | 356 / 351 |
| BB DROP | -2 / 3 |
-2 / 3 |
-2 / 3 |
| WHEELBASE | 1199 / 1200 | 1233 / 1234 | 1265 / 1266 |
| REAR CENTER | 430 | 435 | 440 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 100 | 110 | 115 |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 712 / 707 | 712 / 707 | 712 / 707 |
Frame Sizing
The V10 27.5" is available in sizes small - large.
The V10 MX is available in sizes medium and large.
The V10 29" is available in sizes medium - extra large.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
MX GEOMETRY
| HIGH/LOW (MM) | M | L |
| REACH | 437 / 435 | 462 / 460 |
| STACK |
632 / 631 | 637 / 635 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE |
63.7º / 63.3º |
63.7º / 63.3º |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 445 |
455 |
| FRONT CENTER | 806 |
833 |
| BB HEIGHT | 356 / 351 | 356 / 351 |
| BB DROP |
16.4,-2 / 21.6,3 |
16.4,-2 / 21.6,3 |
| WHEELBASE | 1251 / 1252 |
1278 / 1279 |
| REAR CENTER | 445-455 / 446-456 |
445-455 / 446-456 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 100 |
105 |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 718 / 713 | 719 / 714 |
Frame Sizing
The V10 27.5" is available in sizes small - large.
The V10 MX is available in sizes medium and large.
The V10 29" is available in sizes medium - extra large.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
29" GEOMETRY
| HIGH/LOW (MM) | M | L | XL |
| REACH | 437 / 435 |
462 / 460 |
492 / 490 |
| STACK |
632 / 631 |
637 / 635 | 641 / 640 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE |
63.7º / 63.3º | 63.7º / 63.3º |
63.7º / 63.3º |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 445 |
455 |
465 |
| FRONT CENTER | 806 |
833 |
865 |
| BB HEIGHT | 356 / 351 |
356 / 351 | 356 / 351 |
| BB DROP | 16 / 21 |
16 / 21 | 16 / 21 |
| WHEELBASE | 1251 / 1252 | 1278 / 1279 |
1315 / 1316 |
| REAR CENTER | 445 |
445 |
450 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 100 | 105 |
110 |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 718 / 713 |
719 / 714 | 719 / 714 |
Frame Sizing
The V10 27.5" is available in sizes small - large.
The V10 MX is available in sizes medium and large.
The V10 29" is available in sizes medium - extra large.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
| WEIGHT | 16.55kg / 36.48lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon CC |
|
FORK |
FOX 40 Performance, 203mm |
| SHOCK | FOX DHX2 Performance Elite Coil |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM GX DH, 7spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM GX 7spd |
| CRANKSET | SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM PG720 DH, 11-25t |
| CHAIN | SRAM PC1110, 11spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 83mm |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code R |
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BRAKE ROTORS |
SRAM Centerline 203mm F / 200mm R |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset |
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BARS |
Burgtec RideWide DH Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise |
| STEM | Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50 |
| GRIPS | Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
| FRONT HUB | DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h |
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REAR HUB |
DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, HG, 32h |
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RIMS |
RacFace ARC HD 30 Rims |
| Chainguide | E13 Vario DH Guide |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C, MaxxGrip |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C, MaxxGrip |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | RaceFace Chester |
| SADDLE | Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle |
| WEIGHT | 15.79kg / 34.81lbs |
| MATERIAL | Carbon CC |
|
FORK |
FOX 40 Factory, 203mm |
| SHOCK | FOX DHX2 Factory Coil |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM X01 DH, 7spd |
|
SHIFTERS |
SRAM X01 DH |
| CRANKSET | SRAM X01 DH, DUB 83, 165mm, 36t |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG795 DH, 10-24t |
| CHAIN | SRAM PC1170, 11spd |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB 83mm |
| BRAKES | SRAM Code RSC |
|
BRAKE ROTORS |
SRAM Centerline 203mm F / 200mm R |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek 40 ZS49/EC49 Headset |
|
BARS |
Santa Cruz Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| STEM | Santa Cruz Direct Mount 35x45/50 |
| GRIPS | Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
| FRONT HUB | DT Swiss 350, 20x110, Boost, 32h |
|
REAR HUB |
DT Swiss 350 ISO, 12x157, XD, 32h |
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RIMS |
RacFace ARC HD 30 Rims |
| Chainguide | E13 Vario DH Guide |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C, MaxxGrip |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C, MaxxGrip |
| TUBES | Stan's Sealant |
| SEATPOST | Burgtec Xpress Carbon |
| SADDLE | Fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle |