Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon C R - 2024

The Downhiller's XC Bike

The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best TRs. The highly-refined VPP suspension on the Tallboy combines pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. If ever there was a gravity riders' XC bike, the Tallboy is it.

Fully dialed at every size: Proportional Geometry and frame stiffness tune

Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics.

We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders means greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes.

SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly

The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself.

Frame	Carbon C
Fork	RockShox Pike Base, 130mm
Rear Shock	FOX Float Performance, 190x45
Rims	RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29"
Hubs	Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32hRear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Tires	Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Crankset	SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 32t
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette/Freewheel	SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes	SRAM G2 R
Rotors	Avid Centerline, 180mm
Handlebars	RaceFace Ride
Tape/Grips	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Stem	Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Headset	FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle	WTB Silverado, CroMo
Pedals	Sold separately