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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

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 rides or riding for all-the-hours. 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.

Available in: Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel size: 29-inch
Front travel: 130mm
Rear travel: 120mm

Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

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 rides or riding for all-the-hours. 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.

Available in: Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel size: 29-inch
Front travel: 130mm
Rear travel: 120mm

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Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

GX AXS

$6,899 USD  

30.21 lbs / 13.7 kg

X0 AXS

$7,899 USD  

29.84 lbs / 13.53 kg

X0 AXS RSV

$8,899 USD  

29.43 lbs / 13.35 kg

XX AXS RSV

$10,999 USD  

28.74 lbs / 13.04 kg

Frame

$3,799 USD  

6.24 lbs / 2.83 kg

Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Travel
120mm

Travel
120mm

Travel
120mm

Travel
120mm

Travel
120mm

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45

Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory, 190x45

Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory, 190x45

Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory, 190x45

Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory, 190x45

Fork
FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, Grip X, 130mm

Fork
FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip X, 130mm

Fork
FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip X, 130mm

Fork
FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip X, 130mm

Fork
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
-

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
-

Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
-

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
-

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Bottom Bracket
-

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset

Headset
-

Rear Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Rear Tire
-

Front Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Front Tire
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO

Front Tire
-

Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h

Front Hub
-

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL Carbon

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL Carbon

Front Rim
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Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h, DEG 90T

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h, DEG 90T

Rear Hub
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
-

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|SL Carbon

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|SL Carbon

Rear Rim
-

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Front Rotor
-

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 180mm

Rear Rotor
-

Brakes
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Code Silver Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth

Brakes
-

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
-

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm

Handlebars
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Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Industry Nine A35, 40mm

Stem
-

Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless

Saddle
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Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
-

Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
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Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy
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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Are you looking for a mileage machine that is pretty fast uphill and downhill, that is really fun on the easier trails, but doesn't start shaking on furious descents? Then the Santa Cruz Tallboy is the perfect choice for you.

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Santa Cruz is to mountain biking what Porsche could be to automobiles: a luxury brand, but not totally niche. Products with a solid image, a low discount, and a wide choice of options and configurations.

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Santa Cruz did a great job balancing grip, support, and efficiency in a nicely-packaged frame, making for a versatile and capable feeling bike...Creature comforts like the Glovebox, easily-serviced bearings, and simple cable routing made it a great option for long-term testing as well.

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Outstanding...It's no surprise that Santa Cruz is one of the most popular brands in the world. Bikes like the Tallboy are simply fun with their playful handling and sensitive suspension.

MOUNTAINBIKE

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MOUNTAINBIKE

mtb-news.de

Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Are you looking for a mileage machine that is pretty fast uphill and downhill, that is really fun on the easier trails, but doesn't start shaking on furious descents? Then the Santa Cruz Tallboy is the perfect choice for you.

mtb-news.de

L'Automobile Magazine

Pinkbike

MOUNTAINBIKE

mtb-news.de

Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

Santa Cruz is to mountain biking what Porsche could be to automobiles: a luxury brand, but not totally niche. Products with a solid image, a low discount, and a wide choice of options and configurations.

L'Automobile Magazine

L'Automobile Magazine

Pinkbike

MOUNTAINBIKE

mtb-news.de

Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike
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Tallboy Frame Specifications

Suspension SystemVPP
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length190mm
Stroke45mm
Fork Compatibility130mm
Fork Offset44mm
Brake MountPM 180mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.5"
Max Chainring Size36t
Water Bottle Mounts1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear30x8

Suspension Setup

Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

XSSMLXLXXL
Reach | hi/lo405/403430/428455/453475/473495/493520/518
Stack | hi/lo601/603610/612619/621628/630646/648656/658
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo65.7/65.565.7/65.565.7/65.565.7/65.565.7/65.565.7/65.5
Seat Tube Length 370/370380/380405/405430/430460/460500/500
Front Center | hi/lo708/708737/737766/766790/790818/818847/847
BB Height | hi/lo335/332335/332335/332335/332335/332335/332
BB Drop | hi/lo38/4138/4138/4138/4138/4138/41
Wheelbase | hi/lo1138/11381167/11671199/11991227/12271257/12581290/1291
Rear Center | hi/lo430/431430/431433/434437/438439/440443/444
Head Tube Length 95/95105/105115/115125/125145/145155/155
Top Tube Length | hi/lo555/556579/580602/603622/623644/645671/671
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo76/75.776.3/7676.7/76.476.8/76.677/76.877.1/76.8
Standover Height | hi/lo680/676693/691696/693698/695698/695701/698
Tallboy Frame Render

Frame Sizing

If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

The Tallboy is available in sizes extra small - extra extra large (XS-XXL).

Tallboy 5 Size Chart
Tallboy 5 Size Chart

FAQ's

Exploded Diagrams

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.

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Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

QUALITY BICYCLES SINCE 1994

Quality means built right, easy to work on, lifetime warranty, free pivot bearings
for life, and Rider Support for life.

Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 29" Mountain Bike

QUALITY BICYCLES SINCE 1994

Quality means built right, easy to work on, lifetime warranty, free pivot bearings
for life, and Rider Support for life.

QUALITY BICYCLES SINCE 1994

Quality means built right, easy to work on, lifetime warranty, free pivot bearings
for life, and Rider Support for life.