Tallboy

Front (MM) 130
Rear (MM) 120
Wheel Size 29

THE DOWNHILLER’S XC BIKE

The Tallboy has earned a loyal following among those who seek a go-to bike that can withstand the relentless hammering of power hour rides or all-day adventures. The highly refined VPP™ suspension combines pedaling efficiency with impressive bump-chomping prowess. If there’s ever been a gravity rider’s XC bike, the Tallboy is it.

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ALL-THE-HOURS AND POWER HOURS

With kick-ass lower-link VPP™ suspension, a streamlined design, and pitch-perfect geometry, the Tallboy is a time-maximizing machine. Sharing the same made-to-last engineering principles as our longest-travel bikes, it feels equally at home on cross-country rides and tackling extreme terrain across the countryside.

MILLIMETERS MATTER

GO HARD, THE TALLBOY IS HARDER

Some call 120mm “short travel,” while others see it as all the travel you'll need. The Tallboy is an efficient XC pedaler, featuring geometry and a shock tune that make it far more capable than those millimeters suggest.

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Tallboy XX AXS RSV 2025

Tallboy XX AXS RSV

Carbon CC

Top spec SRAM XX Transmission and legendary carbon Reserve wheels.

$16,999
Tallboy X0 AXS RSV 2025

Tallboy X0 AXS RSV

Carbon CC

CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 Transmission electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and SRAM Level brakes, plus legendary carbon Reserve wheels.

$16,058
Tallboy X0 AXS 2025

Tallboy X0 AXS

Carbon CC

CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 Transmission electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and SRAM Level brakes

$12,499
Tallboy GX AXS 2025

Tallboy GX AXS

Carbon C

Full SRAM GX Eagle electronic Transmission and powerful SRAM Level brakes.

$10,499
Tallboy S 2024

Tallboy S 2024

Carbon C

Upgraded wheels, headset, and dropper post. Upgraded suspension with more adjustment, SRAM Eagle cable-operated drivetrain and four-piston SRAM G2 brakes.

$8,499
Tallboy R 2024

Tallboy R 2024

Carbon C

Base model with same tires and big rotors as all Tallboys. Quality suspension, just without all the external tuning dials.

$6,999
Tallboy Frame

Tallboy Frame

Carbon CC
$6,199

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Design Details

VPP™

The dual link VPP™ suspension design offers a balance of pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess.

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Carbon Mastery

Choose between our top-end, lightweight Carbon CC frame or the value-minded Carbon C frame. Both come with a lifetime warranty.

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Built to Last

Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. From the tough frames to free bearings for life, Santa Cruz bikes are built to last.

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“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. ”
“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”
“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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