2026 Scott Genius vs 2025 Santa Cruz 5010
The XL is the Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your L Scott Genius. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz 5010
Compared with the Scott Genius in L, the Santa Cruz 5010 in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Scott Genius, LSanta Cruz 5010, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Scott Genius L | Santa Cruz 5010 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 496 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 651 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.1 | 65.2 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2 | 77.3 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 631 | 645 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 439 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1249 | 1271 | +22 mm |
| Standover | 754 | 711 | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 460 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 35 | |
| BB height | not listed | 338 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 145 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Scott Genius. Full charts: 2026 Scott Genius, 2025 Santa Cruz 5010.
Where each sits in its class
Scott GeniusSanta Cruz 5010
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Scott Genius910 | Santa Cruz 50105010 Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Scott Genius | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox NUDE 5T | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Wheelset | Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT76 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Syncros Hixon iC | not listed |
| Stem | Syncros Hixon iC | not listed |
| Grips | Syncros Endurance | not listed |
| Headset | Syncros Acros angle-adjustable | not listed |
| Dropper post | Syncros Duncan | not listed |
| Saddle | Syncros Tofino | not listed |
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