Tallboy Limited Edition
TAKE FLIGHT
This Limited Edition Tallboy build is everything your inner (and outer) bike nerd could ever want. Chris King 50th Anniversary hubs and headset, in gold, naturally. Rock Shox Flight Attendant suspension that learns and adapts to your specific riding style. SRAM Maven brakes with gold flakes to match the hubs and headset. And Reserve 30SL rims wrapped in Maxxis Dissector tires, which add a bit of extra traction and capability. And that paint. We do our very best to capture the magic in our studio here in Santa Cruz, but when the sun hits it… 🔥
These bikes are only available at the Santa Cruz Authorized Retailers listed below. If it strikes your fancy, find your closest retailer and give them a call!
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Tallboy XX AXS FA RSV
Not just a flashy special edition bike. Sure, it has jewelry like 50th anniversary gold Chris King hubs and headset, and an I9 stem. But it also has RockShox Flight Attendent suspension because science is a performance enhancer, and burlier Maxxis tires and SRAM Maven brakes because you'll be riding this harder still.
ROCKSHOX FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Electronically-controlled suspension from Rock Shox continuously and automatically adjusts suspension performance based on your riding and the terrain. It's pure magic.
CHRIS KING HUBS & HEADSET
To celebrate Chris King's 50th anniversary, these special gold-anodized hubs and headset are a beautiful piece of ultra-limited, functional jewelry for the bike.
29-INCH WHEELS:
The reduced rolling resistance and larger footprint of 29-inch wheels inspires confidence and helps riders cover ground efficiently.
130mm REAR TRAVEL:
Some call 130mm “short travel”, others call it all the travel you'll need.
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Tallboy Limited Edition
Sizing & Geometry
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.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 410/407 | 435/432 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 601/603 | 610/612 | 624/626 | 633/635 | 646/649 | 660/662 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 155 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 435/435.5 | 435/435.5 | 435/435.5 | 438/438.5 | 440/440.5 | 444/444.5 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 721/721 | 750/750 | 777/776 | 801/801 | 827/827 | 858/858 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 |
| BB Drop (Hi/Lo) | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1156/1156 | 1185/1186 | 1212/1212 | 1239/1239 | 1267/1267 | 1302/1303 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 542/542 | 569/570 | 596/596 | 616/616 | 637/638 | 666/666 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 360/370 | 380/380 | 400/400 | 420/430 | 450/450 | 500/500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.3°/77° | 77.4°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.3° | 77.5°/77.3° |
| Seat Tube Angle at Saddle Height (Hi/Lo) | 77.4/77.1 at 640 | 77/76.8 at 680 | 76.5/76.3 at 730 | 76.5/76.3 at 780 | 76.5/76.3 at 830 | 76.5/76.3 at 870 |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 699/695 | 703/699 | 718/714 | 728/725 | 742/739 | 758/755 |
Tallboy Limited Edition
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Tallboy or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 54 | 60 | 11 |
| 140 | 64 | 70 | 10 |
| 160 | 73 | 80 | 9 |
| 180 | 82 | 90 | 8 |
| 200 | 91 | 100 | 7 |
| 220 | 100 | 110 | 6 |
| 240 | 109 | 120 | 5 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 110 | 30%, 15mm | 10 |
| 120 | 54 | 130 | 30%, 15mm | 9 |
| 140 | 64 | 150 | 30%, 15mm | 8 |
| 160 | 73 | 170 | 30%, 15mm | 7 |
| 180 | 82 | 190 | 30%, 15mm | 6 |
| 200 | 91 | 210 | 30%, 15mm | 5 |
| 220 | 100 | 230 | 30%, 15mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 250 | 30%, 15mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 270 | 30%, 15mm | 3 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tallboy 6 Small Parts
Shop Spare Parts
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-15533 | |
| B | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27481 |
| C | Pivot Axle M15x72 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 20 Nm | 08-20879 |
| D | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | 2 | 26-15633 | |
| E | M6 Washer | 2 | 26-11817 | ||
| F | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 9 Nm | 26-15947 |
| G | Flip Chip M8x2 NDS | Apply grease to surface | 1 | 26-29528 | |
| H | M8x43 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-18289 |
| I | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 0.5 Nm | 26-23284 |
| J | Cable loop FT NDS | 1 | 26-25329 | ||
| K | Flip Chip M8x2 DS | Apply grease to surface | 1 | 26-29529 | |
| L | M10x20 Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27484 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | 1 | 08-22209 | |
| B | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | 1 | 23-23491 | |
| C | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-23492 |
| D | Chainstay Protector | 1 | 30-29673 | ||
| E | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| F | Fender | 1 | 49-29473 | ||
| G | Seat Stay Protector | 1 | 30-30079 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | OneUp chainguide | 1 | 19-22609 | ||
| B | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-22938 |
| C | OneUp chainguide mount plate | 1 | 26-29530 | ||
| D | Chainguide Cable Guide | 1 | 30-29527 | ||
| E | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.6 Nm | 26-22358 |
| F | OneUp chainguide back plate | 1 | 26-22571 | ||
| G | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 2 Nm | 26-22570 |
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| S | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| M | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | HI | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | HI | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XS | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| S | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | LO | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | LO | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
Dig Deep
Sizing and support for the Tallboy.
Geometry& Sizing
