Details
If hardtails are the sheep of cross country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle and 120mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 29er wheelset or 27.5+ thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. For the Tallboy CC XX1, Santa Cruz jumps to Eagle territory with SRAM's 1x12 drivetrain. A Fox 34 Float 29 Factory Kashima fork and Float Factory rear shock keep the tires where they belong, and an optioned ENVE carbon wheelset ups the bling factor while keeping overall weight just above 26 pounds. This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frames, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed Santa Cruz to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon CC, 110mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | Fox 34 Float 29 Factory Kashima |
Headset | Cane Creek 110, Integrated |
Rear Shock | Fox Float Factory |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face ARC 24 28h (stock); m60/40 ENVE Rims with custom colors (optioned) |
Hubs | Industry Nine Torch 110x15 (Front); Industry Nine Torch 148x12 (Rear) |
Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3C; 29x2.3 (Front); Maxxis Ardent Race Exo; 29x2.35 (Rear) |
Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon |
Chainrings | 30 Tooth |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar; 31.8mm clamp, 750mm (S-M), 780mm (L-XXL) |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
Stem | Easton Haven Aluminum 31.8mm clamp |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level Ultimate |
Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate w/ Avid Centerline Rotors; 180mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
Seat Post | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 31.6x 125mm (S), 150mm(M-XL), 170mm (XXL) |
Accessories & Extras | Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires |
* Subject to change without notice.