I have 6 of your bikes and love them, but I also have been told by 2 other companies that they manufacture their frames in the same facility as yours. It would be great if we could see a factory tour over seas. Keep up the great work guys.
Santa cruz owns their own factory. I am 95% sure you are mistaken on that. Yes specialized, yeti, and many others share factories but santa cruz is unique in owning it's own facility and exclusively making their own bikes as far as I am aware.
What brands said that? I can probably tell you where they were actually made. Not a santa cruz fanboy btw, just happen to know some things about frame manufacturing
Another awsome vid Greg. Love these behind the scenes of SC. I have 2 V10s. Blue/Mint 2018 XXL & 2020 Battleship Grey XL.Would love to see a video on just The V10. Saving up for the new one. The only thing that looks weird is that straight seat post section on new aluminium V10.
A little off-topic but wanted to comment on Santa Cruz's decision to change their their lineup on the top of the line Blurs. Went to the SC site and noticed they eliminated the front a rear lockouts, as did Trek on their cross country bikes. Scott has kept that alive. Not at all fuzzy about the color lineups. Glad I was able to get my 23 lb . 2022 Blur w/AXS shifting in the salmon color. Wouldn't consider future purchase of SC or Trek without the lockouts. -- SC, what's with that limey green color? Totally weird. Revise: I was incorrect to say that SC did away with the front and rear lockout. That is only correct with the TR Blur version. I stand by limey green comment. Glad I have the salmon colored version. Also, the new 2023 top of the line CC Blur has the new SRAM XX1 electronic transmission. Nice! I have the 2022 XO1 electronic gears and have been very happy.
I really like my Santa Cruz bikes. I am a little concerned that it's 2.5 months now and I still haven't been reimbursed for my frame bearings (that are warrantied). It's the first time I needed Santa Cruz's warranty and it leaves wondering... How long would I be without a bike if it was my carbon frame?
Sorry to hear this. Are you waiting for $ reimbursed? The practice is to request a set of bearings and we send them out or you go to your local dealer.
@@santacruzbicycles2841 My dealer replaced them about 3 months ago and submitted the claim to his Santa Cruz rep. I was charged for the bearings until the warranty was fulfilled. So far, nothing.
Would be really interesting to see what the factory in China looks like regarding working safety, and environmental impact, ... Commencal claims the conditions in China are unacceptable and that is one reason why they are not doing carbon. For consumers like me who also consider working conditions and environmental impact, I would highly appreciate a little bit more transparency here along the chain. I am the owner of a V10.7 and owned a 5010 V4 qualitywise and regarding durability I am convinced regarding carbon manufacturing of Santa Cruz Bikes. I know from experience myself (as also said in the video with Danny's bike) that carbon can be safely repaired so the environmental impact can be reduced. Still, it would be nice to see the Chinese factory. Is there sth in the making by any chance?
We're working on this. We can say that our exclusive carbon facilities (only our bikes are made there) are very clean and have extremely high standards. As for the things other companies make claims about it's sometimes comes from a place of misinformation or disinformation.
@@santacruzbicycles2841 thanks for the reply. Looking forward to what you will share regarding this topic. Keep on going the good communication and sharing manufacturing insights.
@@BobBob-bq2be No, I actually agree with you. I had the V1 Megatower. I was hoping the new models would have adjustable headset cups and a more modern redesign like the specialized evo and trek fuel Ex rather than a slight kinematics tweak.
I respect your honesty! I’d love to see Cruz step up there game as there a great brand, there just way behind now and there pricing is not longer inline with there offerings or tech.
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Loved the "ASSBALLS" ! @7:50 ... Lovely testing stuff
I have 6 of your bikes and love them, but I also have been told by 2 other companies that they manufacture their frames in the same facility as yours. It would be great if we could see a factory tour over seas. Keep up the great work guys.
Santa cruz owns their own factory. I am 95% sure you are mistaken on that. Yes specialized, yeti, and many others share factories but santa cruz is unique in owning it's own facility and exclusively making their own bikes as far as I am aware.
What brands said that? I can probably tell you where they were actually made. Not a santa cruz fanboy btw, just happen to know some things about frame manufacturing
They probably manufacture in the same factory we used to. Now no one can read our homework.
I'm still enjoying my 2022 Hightower C. It's an awesome bike!
Another awsome vid Greg. Love these behind the scenes of SC. I have 2 V10s. Blue/Mint 2018 XXL & 2020 Battleship Grey XL.Would love to see a video on just The V10. Saving up for the new one. The only thing that looks weird is that straight seat post section on new aluminium V10.
Santa Cruz bikes are well engineered I own a V10 and I love it
Really enjoying these - thanks! I can only imagine how fun these were to film - well at least Garen looks like he's having fun 😆
Awesome vid.. we want more!
Working on it!
These are awesome! Keep em' coming 👊
What an amazing facility! Pretty cool tour guide too. But who's this Danny fellow they mentioned 😉
🔥😍kalian terbaik
"Who's Danny?" 🤣
A little off-topic but wanted to comment on Santa Cruz's decision to change their their lineup on the top of the line Blurs. Went to the SC site and noticed they eliminated the front a rear lockouts, as did Trek on their cross country bikes. Scott has kept that alive.
Not at all fuzzy about the color lineups. Glad I was able to get my 23 lb . 2022 Blur w/AXS shifting in the salmon color. Wouldn't consider future purchase of SC or Trek without the lockouts. -- SC, what's with that limey green color? Totally weird.
Revise: I was incorrect to say that SC did away with the front and rear lockout. That is only correct with the TR Blur version. I stand by
limey green comment. Glad I have the salmon colored version. Also, the new 2023 top of the line CC Blur has the new SRAM XX1
electronic transmission. Nice! I have the 2022 XO1 electronic gears and have been very happy.
Keep your eyes peeled, there's new shocks with lockouts on the horizon...
@Sam what are you working on that’s so important while Greg is breaking fames in the room?
2:36 wtf! lol
I'm sure Danny got a kick out of that
I really like my Santa Cruz bikes. I am a little concerned that it's 2.5 months now and I still haven't been reimbursed for my frame bearings (that are warrantied). It's the first time I needed Santa Cruz's warranty and it leaves wondering... How long would I be without a bike if it was my carbon frame?
Sorry to hear this. Are you waiting for $ reimbursed? The practice is to request a set of bearings and we send them out or you go to your local dealer.
@@santacruzbicycles2841 My dealer replaced them about 3 months ago and submitted the claim to his Santa Cruz rep. I was charged for the bearings until the warranty was fulfilled. So far, nothing.
Would be really interesting to see what the factory in China looks like regarding working safety, and environmental impact, ... Commencal claims the conditions in China are unacceptable and that is one reason why they are not doing carbon. For consumers like me who also consider working conditions and environmental impact, I would highly appreciate a little bit more transparency here along the chain. I am the owner of a V10.7 and owned a 5010 V4 qualitywise and regarding durability I am convinced regarding carbon manufacturing of Santa Cruz Bikes. I know from experience myself (as also said in the video with Danny's bike) that carbon can be safely repaired so the environmental impact can be reduced. Still, it would be nice to see the Chinese factory. Is there sth in the making by any chance?
We're working on this.
We can say that our exclusive carbon facilities (only our bikes are made there) are very clean and have extremely high standards.
As for the things other companies make claims about it's sometimes comes from a place of misinformation or disinformation.
@@santacruzbicycles2841 thanks for the reply. Looking forward to what you will share regarding this topic. Keep on going the good communication and sharing manufacturing insights.
Why base the SC factory in China and not the US to save on Shipping costs?
Cost of Labour is better value.
Quality control and shipping. Easier to ship frames in pieces other than a whole built bike.
Because if they were made in US they probably would cost 30k
Most parts are made in China and they are just assembled in the US, of course they take all the money 😂
Worst staged videos I’ve seen from this channel. Brutal
Wowzer. What was it you didn't like?
Overpriced poorly spec’s bikes. Also dated looking
Let me guess you ride a Trek
No I actually ride a S-works that has 6 way adjustable geo and has the TCU mastermind which you wouldn’t understand if you ride a outdated Cruz.
@@BobBob-bq2be No, I actually agree with you. I had the V1 Megatower. I was hoping the new models would have adjustable headset cups and a more modern redesign like the specialized evo and trek fuel Ex rather than a slight kinematics tweak.
I respect your honesty! I’d love to see Cruz step up there game as there a great brand, there just way behind now and there pricing is not longer inline with there offerings or tech.