Santa Cruz VP Free R FR 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand Santa Cruz
Model VP Free R FR
First production 2006
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Santa Cruz VP Free R FR Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 5 Levers
Avid Juicy 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: WTB Laser Disc Super Duty 150
Front: WTB 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX 325 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6069 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Evolve DH Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Evolve DH
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve DH
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
Race Face Evolve DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Santa Cruz VP Free R FR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 203 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Travis Triple

Other Specs of Santa Cruz VP Free R FR

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
- white
- trans red
- silver
- orange
- black chrome
- liquid blue
Weight 38
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 8.5 (inches) Travel
Fox DHX Coil 5.0
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race FR
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Evolve


Santa Cruz VP Free R FR bike review

Santa Cruz produced the VP Free R FR bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,899.00.
VP Free R FR bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Santa Cruz Mountain bike VP Free R FR can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, white, trans red, silver, orange, black chrome and liquid blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.50" Kenda Nevegal tires and DT Swiss Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic EX 325 Disc, 32-hole. Santa Cruz equiped this exact model with Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers braking system and Front: WTB 20mm, Rear: WTB Laser Disc Super Duty 150 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santa Cruz used 6069 aluminum material for the frame. Race Face Evolve DH Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VP Free R FR to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Evolve DH.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Evolve DH, 38 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santa Cruz, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.