The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst riders who want a go-to bike for everything from intense power-hour rides to all-day epics. With its highly refined VPP™ suspension, the Tallboy perfectly blends pedaling efficiency with bump-devouring capability. It’s the cross-country bike for those who love descending—gravity riders’ XC machine.
Features
- Carbon CC Frame with VPP™ Suspension
- 130mm FOX 34 Float Factory Fork
- 120mm FOX Float Factory Rear Shock
- SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed Drivetrain
- Reserve 30|SL Carbon Wheels
- SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth Brakes
- OneUp Dropper Post
- Glovebox in-frame storage
- Flip Chip for adjustable geometry
Frame & Suspension
- Material: Carbon CC
- Rear Travel: 120mm
- Fork: FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip X, 130mm
- Shock: FOX Float Factory, 190x45mm
- Suspension System: VPP™
- Flip Chip: Yes
- Weight: 28.74 lbs / 13.04 kg
- Water Bottle Mounts: 1
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
- Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
- Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
- Cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type
- Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth
- Rotors: SRAM HS2 180mm (Front & Rear)
- Rear Brake Mount: PM 180mm
Cockpit
- Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm
- Stem: Industry Nine A35, 40mm
- Headset: Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size: 29"
- Rims: Reserve 30|SL Carbon (Front & Rear)
- Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra (15x110 Front / 12x148 XD Rear, 6-Bolt, 28h)
- Tires: Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra EXO (Front & Rear)
Specification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount | PM 180mm |
| Shock Length | 190mm |
| Shock Stroke | 45mm |
| Shock Bushing (F/R) | 30x8 / 30x8 |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
| Fork Compatibility | 130mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Headset Type | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Suspension System | VPP |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Geometry & Sizing
| Size | Rider Height | Reach (Hi/Lo) | Stack (Hi/Lo) | Head Tube Angle | Seat Tube Angle | Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4'8" - 5'1" | 405 / 403 | 601 / 603 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 76° / 75.7° | 1138 / 1138 |
| S | 5'1" - 5'5" | 430 / 428 | 610 / 612 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 76.3° / 76° | 1167 / 1167 |
| M | 5'5" - 5'9" | 455 / 453 | 619 / 621 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 76.7° / 76.4° | 1199 / 1199 |
| L | 5'9" - 6'1" | 475 / 473 | 628 / 630 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 76.8° / 76.6° | 1227 / 1227 |
| XL | 6'1" - 6'4" | 495 / 493 | 646 / 648 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 77° / 76.8° | 1257 / 1258 |
| XXL | 6'4" - 6'7" | 520 / 518 | 656 / 658 | 65.7° / 65.5° | 77.1° / 76.8° | 1290 / 1291 |
Santa Cruz Tallboy XX AXS RSV