Santa Cruz launches Minnaar V10 replica

Limted run of 25 complete bikes available worldwide

Santa Cruz has created a limited edition Greg Minnaar V10 replica to celebrate the South African's back-to-back gold medals. Only 25 will be made (two of which are already spoken for). The remaining 23 will be available through select Santa Cruz dealers around the world

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Josh Patterson

Published: December 15, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Santa Cruz has created a limited edition Greg Minnaar V10 replica to celebrate the South African's back-to-back gold medals. Only 25 will be made (two of which are already spoken for). The remaining 23 will be available through select Santa Cruz dealers around the world - Courtesy
Two of the 25 Minnaar replica V10s were already spoken for following their debut at the Santa Cruz holiday party - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: A Shimano Saint rear derailleur shifts across a chopped Shimano seven-speed 11-19T cassette - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: 165mm Shimano Saint cranks with a 36T front chainring protected by a Gamut P38 chainguide - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: Chris King hubs and Shimano Saint brakes with 203mm rotors (front and rear) - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: The frame has a custom South African decal set - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: The ENVE carbon DH rims sport decals to match the frame - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: Custom ENVE carbon 808mm-wide 'Minnaarbar' handlebar - Courtesy
The bike even comes with a replica number plate from Minnaar's win on his home track in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: Custom WTB Minnaar Silverado saddle - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: ENVE carbon seatpost - Courtesy
Greg Minnaar V10 replica: Burgtec direct-mount stem and Chris King headset - Courtesy
This World Cup-winning build will set buyers back US$11,000 - Courtesy

Santa Cruz Bicycles has created a limited run of V10s in celebration of Greg Minnaar’s third World Championship title on this home track in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Only 25 signature V10s have been made – two of which were already spoken for following the unveiling at the Santa Cruz holiday party on Saturday.

While Minnaar rides an XL, Santa Cruz is offering the V10 replica in four sizes, from small to extra large. Aside from sizing, the frame and build kits are nearly identical to that used by the South African racer. The frame, ENVE rims and WTB saddle sport unique South African-inspired decals. Other custom touches include an 808mm-wide special edition ENVE ‘Minnaarbar’ carbon handlebar and a chopped Shimano seven-speed 11-19T cassette.

Santa cruz has created a limited edition greg minnaar v10 replica to celebrate the south african's back-to-back gold medals. only 25 will be made (two of which are already spoken for). the remaining 23 will be available through select santa cruz dealers around the world: - Courtesy

The replicas even sport a #1 number plate

The remaining 23 V10 replicas are available through select Santa Cruz dealers worldwide and, as one might expect, a World Cup-worthy build comes with a steep pricetag of $11,000.

Click through the gallery at right for a closer look at this World Cup-winning build.

Frame details

  • 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) M size with Fox DHX RC4 shock with 9.5in x 3.0in steel coil
  • 10in (25.4cm) to 8.5in (21.6cm) of adjustable travel
  • Custom South African decal set
  • Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protectors
  • Integrated fork bumpers with cable guide
  • Carbon upper link
  • Co-molded aluminum hardware on upper pivot and bottom bracket
  • Forged aluminum lower link with recessed grease ports
  • Collet axle pivots
  • Direct mount rear derailleur hanger
  • Full carbon dropouts and disk mounts
  • Available in S, M, L and XL

Build details

  • Chris King headset
  • Chris King hubs
  • ENVE carbon DH rims with custom decals
  • ENVE carbon 808mm-wide Minnaarbar handlebar
  • ENVE carbon seatpost
  • Burgtec direct-mount stem
  • Shimano Saint 165mm cranks with 36T front chainring
  • 7-speed 11-19 Shimano cassette
  • Shimano Saint brakes with 203mm rotors
  • Custom WTB Minnaar Silverado saddle
  • Gamut P38 chainguide
  • Maxxis Minion DHR II tires
  • Marsh Guard front fender
  • Replica #1 number plate

Josh Patterson

Contributor

Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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