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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 C R1x, Santa Cruz created a mid-grade 1x build with brake and drivetrain components from SRAM and Race Face, and capable shock absorption from Fox. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon C, 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 | Race Face Aeffect AL |
Chainrings | 30 Tooth |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1150; 11-42 |
Shifters | SRAM NX |
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.