[unsponsored]

I have the one up here. Really tight.

 

[kilner]

Just wondering how well the 5010 climbs? I’ve a Tallboy 3 and wondered if there is much of a difference.

 

[voghan]

Just wondering how well the 5010 climbs? I've a Tallboy 3 and wondered if there is much of a difference.

Climbing? I'm guessing the steeper geometry on the Tallboy would make it a better climber. I think the 5010 climbs fine but I didn't buy the bike for the climbs.

 

[kbell]

I think tallboy climbs better but that's just my opinion

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[Kbw1]

Just wondering how well the 5010 climbs? I've a Tallboy 3 and wondered if there is much of a difference.

I'd say the Tallboy is probably the better all around climber, but I didn't consider it amazingly better tho. It definitely does better on longer, rougher stuff imo. Felt like I could just drive that bike forward a little better/more efficiently. That said, on some of the technical switchbacks in my area, I personally preferred the 5010. Just felt like it was easier for me to snake the bike through some of those stretches of trail. There's one spot in particular on a local trail that I never got through on my Tallboy without getting off the bike, but zipped right through it on the 5010.

 

[510iso]

Anyone coming up with creative ways to carry a tube/co2 on your frame? Not lots of room on my medium to do it clean... Would love some suggestions or pics!

 

[voghan]

Anyone coming up with creative ways to carry a tube/co2 on your frame? Not lots of room on my medium to do it clean... Would love some suggestions or pics!

Backcountry Research strap on the seat. Tube, co2 and tire leavers.

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[Affe]

Full water bottle fits with side loading bottle holder and Fox DPX2. No contact. Large frame.

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Nice! What volume and brand/model bottle is that exactly?

 

[unsponsored]

Looks like a Specialised Zee II cage leftie version. Running the right handed one on mine. Standard size camelbak podium fits with ease.

 

[zootsuitbass]

Any body build, or considering, a V3 up with a 2019 Pike RC3 140?

Thoughts? That hole Axle to crown thing and all that.

Thanks!

 

[dreys]

Any body build, or considering, a V3 up with a 2019 Pike RC3 140?

Thoughts? That hole Axle to crown thing and all that.

Thanks!

Axle-to-crown 3mm difference is only in your head, you will not notice a difference. Go with the work that you like better.

 

[Holmespun]

I have the one up here. Really tight.

Mine seems to fit fine with plenty of room.

 

[Holmespun]

Any reports on how the bike is going with 36 forks ?, any issues keeping the front wheel on the ground when on steep techo climbs

I have a 150mm Fox 36 w/ Luftkappe on mine, and I'm happy with the way it climbs.

 

[510iso]

That's exactly what I'm on (2019 140 Pike) and I like it. I'm only running 5mm spacer under my stem, but I tend to like my bars lower and don't have any problem with the axle crown heighth I can distinguish.

 

[510iso]

How are you liking the 150/130?

 

[Holmespun]

How are you liking the 150/130?

I'm loving it! Definitely makes the bike more capable on the downhills, and doesn't give up much in weight or climbing ability. Really liking the Luftkappe, too.

 

[Holmespun]

The Luftkappe was the real deal on the steeps, it absorbs terrain better and stays higher in the midstroke, I just need more high speed chunk experience to have a full opinion.

I also moved up to the next sized spacer in the DPX2 which has a better bottom feel.

I added a Luftkappe to my Fox 36 and the next sized spacer in the DPX2 as well, and I'm happy with those changes.

 

[unsponsored]

OK, I thought I'd post a few thoughts on the 5010V3.

I've been riding SC since getting a Bullit way back, then a Heckler, Blur TRa, 5010 V2 and now a 5010 V3.

All have been a large and have been built up from scratch.

I'm 6ft 1 and around 220lbs kitted up.

The 5010v2 was ran for almost three years. Pretty much out every week in any weather here in the UK. It was built up with a set of 36's set at 140 (Fit4) and a X2 shock. It rode really wel, particularly with the suspension upgrade. A set of 34's and stock float DPS didn't do the frame justicel. Size was OK, or so I thought.

The 5010v3 has been built in the same was with the same make/model of parts if not the actual same ones. 36's upfront with a set of 2019 Fox 36's (Grip2) set at 140.

It's longer and I feel I am sitting better on the bike. In it rather than on it. Mates who ride with me say it looks a better fit. This has contributed to the bike feeling really planted and secure. The old bike used to front end lift on steep climbs and pedal strikes were just part of the course. With the same wheels, tyres, cranks and pedals the V3 has had very very few strikes if any (It's in the high setting currently). I also seem to be cleaning a number of problems on the trail that I usually struggle with and I think this has a great deal to do with pedal clearance.

I'm finding that descents are still really great. Very planted and definitely more compose. I slowed the rebound on the shock down by one click from recommended and hit the sweet spot. The back end is definitely stiffer. There is a lot more bike around the bottom bracket and the addition of the drive side seat stay has made a huge difference.

I'm running a Zee bottle cage and using a camelbak podium when out on rides now. This wasn't something I was able to do with the V2. Shock clearance was simply too tight for even a standard podium

 

[RacerLex]

OK, I thought I'd post a few thoughts on the 5010V3.
All have been a large and have been built up from scratch.

I'm 6ft 1 and around 220lbs kitted up.

The 5010v3 has been built in the same was with the same make/model of parts if not the actual same ones. 36's upfront with a set of 2019 Fox 36's (Grip2) set at 140.

It's longer and I feel I am sitting better on the bike.

Did you compare the fit on the new 5010 in XL vs L?

 

[unsponsored]

Did you compare the fit on the new 5010 in XL vs L?

No, I discounted as did my LBS the XL as way too long. Now that I have the L I know for definite that the XL would be just too long. I run a 50mm stem on the large which is bang on.