Tallboy
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.
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.
Filters:
Tallboy X0 AXS RSV 2024
CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 Transmission electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and SRAM Level brakes, plus legendary carbon Reserve wheels.
Tallboy X0 AXS 2024
CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 Transmission electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and SRAM Level brakes
Tallboy GX AXS 2024
Full SRAM GX Eagle electronic Transmission and powerful SRAM Level brakes.
Tallboy S 2024
Upgraded wheels, headset, and dropper post. Upgraded suspension with more adjustment, SRAM Eagle cable-operated drivetrain and four-piston SRAM G2 brakes.
Tallboy R 2024
Base model with same tires and big rotors as all Tallboys. Quality suspension, just without all the external tuning dials.
Design Details
VPP™
The dual link VPP™ suspension design offers a balance of pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess.
Carbon Mastery
Choose between our top-end, lightweight Carbon CC frame or the value-minded Carbon C frame. Both come with a lifetime warranty.
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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Tallboy
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reach (Hi/Lo) | 405/403 | 430/428 | 455/453 | 475/473 | 495/493 | 520/518 |
| B. Stack (Hi/Lo) | 601/603 | 610/612 | 619/621 | 628/630 | 646/648 | 656/658 |
| C. Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 |
| K. Head Tube Length | 95/95 | 105/105 | 115/115 | 125/125 | 145/145 | 155/155 |
| D. Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 76/75.7 | 76.3/76 | 76.7/76.4 | 76.8/76.6 | 77/76.8 | 77.1/76.8 |
| L. Seat Tube Length | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
| G. Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 430/431 | 430/431 | 433/434 | 437/438 | 439/440 | 443/444 |
| F. Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 708/708 | 737/737 | 766/766 | 790/790 | 818/818 | 847/847 |
| H. BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 |
| I. BB Drop (Hi/Lo) | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 |
| E. Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1138/1138 | 1167/1167 | 1199/1199 | 1227/1227 | 1257/1258 | 1290/1291 |
| M. Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 555/556 | 579/580 | 602/603 | 622/623 | 644/645 | 671/671 |
| J. Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 680/676 | 693/691 | 696/693 | 698/695 | 698/695 | 701/698 |
Tallboy
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.
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SHOCK BOLT M8X1.25X43 | 1 | 20NM | 26-18289 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| B | SHOCK BOLT M8X1.25X45 | 1 | 20NM | 26-22461 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| C | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X69 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23721 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| D | M5X0.8X20 SHCS SS | 2 | 7.5NM | 26-15946 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| E | M5 WASHER SS | 2 | 26-12652 | ||
| F | M5 TAPERED WASHER | 2 | 26-15632 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| G | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X81 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23720 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT COLLAR SCB 36.4, TYPE 2 SCB | 1 | 34-20201 | ||
| B | SCREW M10X23 DP | 2 | 15.8NM | 26-20122 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| C | M5 WASHER SS | 1 | 26-12652 | ||
| D | M5X0.8X20 SHCS SS | 1 | 7.5NM | 26-15946 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| E | M5 TAPERED WASHER | 1 | 26-15632 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| F | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X81 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23720 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | WB SCREW, M5 X 9 | 2 | 26-21360 | ||
| B | STORAGE HATCH | 1 | 26-22843 | ||
| C | M3X6 BHCS, STAINLESS, BLACK | 1 | 26-22358 | 0.5NM | APPLY LOCTITE TO THREADS |
| D | STORAGE BULKHEAD | 1 | 30-22620 | INSTALL INSIDE DT | |
| E | STORAGE BEZEL NUT | 2 | 30-23225 | INSTALL INSIDE DT | |
| F | STORAGE BEZEL BASE TYPE1 | 1 | 30-23054 | ||
| G | M3X8 BHCS, STAINLESS, BLACK | 4 | 26-23284 | 0.5NM | APPLY LOCTITE TO THREADS |
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M4X12 BHCS BLACK | 1 | 0.65NM | 26-18382 |
| B | DT PRO TYPE 7 | 1 | 30-24189 | |
| C | M4X12 BHCS BLACK | 2 | 0.65NM | 26-18382 |
| D | FENDER, TYPE 5, EXTRA SHORT | 1 | 30-23094 |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SS PROTECTOR | 1 | 30-17031 | ||
| B | BURGTEC AXLE 173.7 | 1 | 08-22209 | ||
| C | TA DROP OUT | 1 | 23-23491 | ||
| D | BOLT, TA DROP OUT | 1 | 26-23492 | 25NM | SCREW IS REVERSE THREADED, DO NOT GREASE THREADS |
| E | CS PRO TYPE 5 | 1 | 30-20361 | ||
| F | M3X12 BHCS | 1 | 26-15939 | 0.65NM | APPLY GREASE TO THREADS |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | PIVOT DUST SHIELD | 4 | 26-18690 | ||
| B | FLIP CHIP M8x2 THREADED ECCENTRIC | 1 | 26-21451 | APPLY GREASE TO CYLINDRICAL SURFACE | |
| C | SPACER 10X13X30.5 | 1 | 26-18691 | ||
| D | SETSCREW M5X0.8X5 | 1 | 26-15532 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS, TIGHTEN UNTIL FLUSH | |
| E | FLIP CHIP M8x2 THRU | 1 | 26-21452 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| F | GREASE FITTING M6 | 1 | 26-12678 | 9NM | |
| G | 6900 1ZR MAX FILL BEARING | 4 | 11-18385 | ||
| H | LOWER LINK TALLBOY5 | 1 | 29-24190 | ||
| I | SPACER 10X13X41.5 | 1 | 26-18692 |
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Sizing and support for the Tallboy.
Geometry& Sizing
Setup& Support
“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”
SO WHAT’S THE TALLBOY ALL ABOUT?
SO WHAT’S THE TALLBOY ALL ABOUT?
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