Tallboy

Front (MM) 140
Rear (MM) 130
Wheel Size 29
The Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 6

GO HARD. THE TALLBOY IS HARDER.

The Tallboy is a short-travel bike with long legs. Our perennial 29-inch bike has gone on a diet and bulked up the amount of travel to fit the kind of rider looking to maximize power hours or just ride all the hours. It’s light and efficient enough to climb with the best of them, yet punches way above its weight class as soon as the trail turns down. Excellent suspension, big wheels, thoroughly-tuned carbon layup and rock-solid reliability let you go as hard as you want.

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Testing Tallboy On The Old Ghost Road
DID IT FOR THE GRAMS

DO MORE WITH LESS

Tallboy has always been fun and capable, but we felt it was time “light” joined the mix.
We tuned a lighter, more compliant carbon layup to make it more forgiving on the legs and the ankles, while remaining precise and confidence-inspiring. And while we have saved a bunch of weight on this Tallboy, we didn’t cut any durability corners to do so.

MILLIMETRES MATTER

GO HARDER WITH MORE

The sixth generation Tallboy has its biggest makeover. Now with four-bar suspension, as well as going up in travel (140/130mm). It hasn't just put on muscle though. The kinematics – lowered anti-squat and anti-rise – provides a lot of traction and bump-beating power. While the short-travel nature keeps it playful, there's a lot of control and stability, which results in heighten confidence anywhere.

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Tallboy X0 AXS RSV 2027

Tallboy X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

Top shelf staff pick. Rockshox Ultimate suspension, XO AXS T-Type drivetrain, and DT Swiss 350 DEG DF anti-pedal kickback hub mounted to Reserve carbon rims.

$13,499
new
Tallboy XT Di2

Tallboy XT Di2

Carbon CC

The connoisseur's choice. Shimano crisp shifting but paired with SRAM brakes, DT Swiss 350 DEG DF anti-pedal kickback hub mounted to Reserve aluminum rims.

$11,499
new
Tallboy GX AXS 2027

Tallboy GX AXS

Carbon CC

The bell curve of performance and price. SRAM electronic T-Type shifting, DT Swiss hubs, Reserve Aluminum rims, Maxxis tires and OneUp dropper.

$10,299
new
Tallboy 90 2027

Tallboy 90

Carbon CC

Not just an entry into Tallboy land. The same CC Carbon frame, Maxxis tires, and many small parts as all Tallboys. Quality Reserve AL rims, DT Swiss hubs, and SRAM cable shifting.

$8,999
new
Tallboy Frame

Tallboy Frame

Carbon CC
$6,199
new
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Design Details

Tallboy X0 AXS RSV 2027

FOUR-BAR

By decoupling the rear suspension movement from the pedaling forces, four-bar suspension maximizes traction and comfort while preserving efficiency.

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CC CARBON

One model, one layup. Everyone gets the lightest frame, with performance tuned for every size. And that means mechanical routing for all, too.

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PROPORTIONAL GEOMETRY

Proportional geo and stiffness delivers a dialed ride to all riders, no matter their size.

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FLIP CHIP

Adjust the BB height and head angle. Lo for sending, Hi for pedaling.

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HARD-WEARING HARDWARE

Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. Lifetime warranty on frames and free replacement bearings, Santa Cruz bikes are made to last many lifetimes.

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GLOVEBOX V2

An all-new, improved latch that's easier to flick open and better sealing.

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SO WHAT’S THE TALLBOY ALL ABOUT?
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