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 aluminum Tallboy R2x, Santa Cruz created a mid-grade 2x build with brake and drivetrain components from Shimano and Race Face, and capable suspension bits from Fox.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Aluminum, 110mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | FOX Rhythm 120 |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series; integrated |
Rear Shock | Fox Float Performance |
Rims/Wheels | WTB STP i23 TCS; 32h |
Hubs | Novatec D711; 15x110mm (Front); Novatec D712; 12x148mm (Rear) |
Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3C; 29x2.3 (Front); Maxxis Crossmark 2 DC EXO TR; 29x2.25 (Rear) |
Crankset | Shimano SLX M7000 |
Chainrings | 26/36 tooth |
Chain | Shimano SLX M7000 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7000; Direct Mount |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow+ |
Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX M7000 |
Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000 SL |
Handlebars | Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
Stem | Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level T |
Brakes | SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride 31.6x400mm |
Accessories & Extras | Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires |
* Subject to change without notice.