Huge range of downhill and full suspension mountain bikes from all the leading brands
The Tallboy cuts a whole new swath across the trail bike landscape.
As a 27+ bike it revels in the severe. In desert-dry conditions the wider tires float above the dust and find oases of grip where standard tires flounder. And when the monsoon comes, lower tire pressures pull the Tallboy through the slickest of root sections like a Defender on diff-lock. In its 29-inch form, the Tallboy’s renowned rowdy streak comes to the fore. Happy at full gas, up or down hill, the speed and agility of the 29 configuration will have you bagging on e-bikes at every turn.
A 68 degree head angle and 110mm of VPP travel distills the original Tallboy’s playful character into something all the more mischievous. Longer reach and shorter chainstays fuel that personality, and bring the Tallboy bang up to date with the rest of the Santa Cruz range.
A flip chip on the upper link, combined with either a 130mm fork (for 27+) or 120mm fork (for 29-inch), ensures geometry remains consistent across a vast range of build kits and sizes, from S to XXL. The carbon frames run the whole size spectrum, while the aluminum frame goes Small through XL.
The versatile trail bike of choice for rapid riders like Greg Minnaar—the Tallboy is for those who don’t roll with the pack.
Features
10mm VPP™ Suspension
120mm fork for 29" kits/130mm fork for 27.5+ configurations
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
27.5 Plus-Compatible
Bottle cage mount
Flip-Chip on upper link to maintain geometry in 29” and 27.5+ configurations
Integrated Headset
Internal carbon tubes ensure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables
Removable front derailleur mount for maximum drivetrain compatibility
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL (XXL carbon-only)
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Kit |
D |
D+ |
R |
R+ |
Price |
$1754USD |
$1754USD |
$1754USD |
$1754USD |
Wheel Size |
29 |
27.5+ |
29 |
27.5+ |
Fork |
RockShox Recon RL 120 |
RockShox Recon RL 130 |
FOX Rhythm 34 120 |
FOX Rhythm 34 130 |
Shock |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
FOX Float Performance DPS |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
SRAM NX Long Cage |
Shifters |
SRAM NX |
SRAM NX |
SRAM NX |
SRAM NX |
Crankset |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Race Face Aeffect 30T |
Cassette |
SRAM PG1130 11-42T |
SRAM PG1130 11-42T |
SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T |
Chain |
SRAM PC1110 |
SRAM PC1110 |
SRAM PC1110 |
SRAM PC1110 |
Bottom Bracket |
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Brakes |
SRAM Level |
SRAM Level |
SRAM Level T |
SRAM Level T |
Brake Rotors |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Avid Centerline 180mm |
Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Bars |
Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Stem |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Race Face Ride 50mm |
Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Front Hub |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 |
Rear Hub |
Novaec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (HG) |
Novaec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (HG) |
Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Novatec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (XD) |
Rims |
WTB ST i23 TCS 29 |
Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
WTB ST i23 TCS 29 |
Race Face AR 40 27.5 32h |
Spokes |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
DT Competition (28) |
Front Tire |
Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Nipples |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Sapim Secure Lock Brass Nipples 14mm (28) |
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR |
Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8 EXO TR |
Tubes |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Stans Sealant 2oz |
Seat Post |
Race Face Ride |
Race Face Ride |
RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
RF Aeffect 31.6 Dropper |
Saddle |
WTB Volt Sport |
WTB Volt Sport |
WTB Volt Race |
WTB Volt Race |