CHRIS KING 40th ANNIVERSARY 5010

Chris King, the component manufacturer not the man, is 40 years old this year. To celebrate the company partnered with Santa Cruz to produce special CK edition Santa Cruz 5010s as complete bikes. They come in four sizes but only 40 will be produced.

Dark green components and a military -toned frame make for a distinctive yet subtle limited edition machine. Photo – Dave Smith

Hooray for threaded bottom brackets. Photo – Dave Smith

Of course it looks pretty, but what until you hear it sing. Photo – Dave Smith

Where Chris King first made a mark – the headset. Photo – Gary Perkin

Chris King has signed both ends. (110 and 142.5) Photo – Dave Smith

Are you already thinking up ways to justify this purchase? Photo – Gary Perkin

Details
– Santa Cruz CC Frameset, 130mm VPP Travel
– SRAM XX1 Drivetrain / Race Face Next SL Crankset
– RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 130 Fork
– Fox Float Performance Elite
– Easton ARC 27 Rims
– SRAM Guide Ultimate Brakes
– Maxxis Minion 2.3 DHR2 TR (3C front)
– 26.8 lbs/12.2 kg
– Small, Medium, Large, XL
5010 LE
LIMITED EDITION OF 40 BIKES
MSRP: $8,999

Are you scheming yet?