Is the Santa Cruz 5010 V5 worth the HIGH PRICE of Admission?

Let's face it, Santa Cruz makes premium bikes, so they aren't cheap, but is the Santa Cruz 5010 V5 worth the HIGH PRICE of Admission?
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00:00 Introducing the 5010 V5
00:42 Santa Cruz 5010 Origin Story
01:08 Major Updates
02:53 Revised VPP Suspension
03:55 5010 V5 Geometry
05:19 5010 CC XO1
05:52 High Price Of Admission
06:44 Drivetrain Components
07:05 USA Built Wheels
07:35 Suspension
08:25 Actual Weight

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