Bad Ass Santa Cruz for sale

Selling one of my favorite bikes I have ever owned, I looked at Nomads but glad I got this... similar to the Nomad, but more DH/FR oriented. I recently built up a SS2 to replace this (just for a change) and no longer ride this bike. I built this bike up as my Big Bear "cheater" bike. Rode it up there the last 2 seasons. Bike is awesome with top shelf everything and has NO dents or scratches on the frame as I taped it up. The only scratches are super minimal, a couple small ones on the brake levers and a few on the rims. I take care of my stuff... to the point my friends make fun of me. Sad to see it go, but looking forward to riding the ss2 up there.

Specs below.






Frame: Santa Cruz VP Free MED (made in US of A)
Fork: Marz 66rc3
Shock: Brand new Fox DHX5 (8.5x2.5)
Headset: Chris King
Brakes: Avid Codes
Rotors: Hope M4 (204mm)
Handle Bars: Sunline V-One
Stem: Sunline V-One
Seat: Sunline V-One
Pedals: Sunline V-One
Cranks: RaceFace Diabulious (170 with dual ring)
Shifters: X9's
Rear Deraileur: XO
Front Deraileur: Shimano XT
Hubs: DT Swiss/Hugi 440FR
Spokes: DT Swiss triple butted
Rims: Intense Mag30 (strongest rims of all time)
Seat Post: Thompson
Tires: Maxxis High Rollers 2.5, 3c up front, 40duro back. (converted Stans tubeless)
Grips: ODI
Bash: e13

XTRA STUFF:
2 Progressive shocks 8.75x2.75 w/springs (one BRAND NEW, one used but in great shape)
Santa Cruz bearing install tools
Brand new Maxxis High Rollers 2.5's
XL Santa Cruz Syndicate Jersey (barely worn, fits like a L)
3 Brand new e13 glide plates
Brand new CODE brake pads
Brand new deraileur cable/housing.
Spare spokes/nipples.
SC, Marz, and other manuals

PRICE:
Bike + Parts = $2300
Just Bike = $2100

No lowball offer, I dont need to sell it, just hate seeing it sitting.

This bike is a piece of art...Sweet ride!

Would you sell just one of the extra shocks? How much would you want for it?

Great deal!
Love the VP-Free!
I've ridden mine for 5 years with no problems!
Had a Nomad at the time as well, and always liked the Free better.

HAB wrote:Would you sell just one of the extra shocks? How much would you want for it?

Possibly, I have a couple guys coming over this weekend to look at it. If they dont want the extra parts I will let you know.

Cool. I don't really need it per se, but a backup shock is always a good thing to have.

VP Free's rock! Someone grab it!

@Mudd,
Thanks! Kinda sad to see it go, but wanted to try something new... will see if it was a mistake. Have you tried a 8.5x2.5 instead of the 8.75x2.75 on yours? Drops the BB and slacks it out a bit. Loses a little climbing capabilities, but rails and flys even better :)

@Marshall, thanks bud.
@Cableguy, thanks! BTW- I see you are in the southbay, we should hook up for a ride.

jonny nez wrote:@Mudd,
Thanks! Kinda sad to see it go, but wanted to try something new... will see if it was a mistake. Have you tried a 8.5x2.5 instead of the 8.75x2.75 on yours? Drops the BB and slacks it out a bit. Loses a little climbing capabilities, but rails and flys even better :)

Nah, never had the opportunity to go with the 8.5".
Was bummed when Santa Cruz discontinued it.

Ya. like you, I had to try something new, so I went with the Socom last year, and now a 951 for the past 9 months.

Here's a pix of me on my Free at La Costa that MTBBill took....

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