2021 Kona Operator vs 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S
The Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S
Compared with the Kona Operator in L, the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 47 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 87 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +47 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +87 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Kona Operator is drawn. The Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Operator L | Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 507 | +47 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 643 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 62.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.9 | +0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 423 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1335 | +87 mm |
| BB drop | 10 | not listed | |
| BB height | 349 | 353 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 729 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S minus the Kona Operator. Full charts: 2021 Kona Operator, 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S.
Where each sits in its class
Kona OperatorSanta Cruz V10 CC DH S
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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 | Kona OperatorKona Operator | Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona DH | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Chester | not listed |
| Chainring | Mrp G3 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano PF107 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Chester DM | not listed |
| Grips | Kona Key | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.57B | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona OB | not listed |
| Saddle | Kona DH | not listed |
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