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Tallboy CC XT
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$6,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT, NX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is celebrated for its versatility and playful ride, excelling in both climbing and descending with its efficient pedaling and stable suspension. Its geometry and dual-wheel compatibility make it a standout in the trail category, though some note limitations in rough terrain due to its shorter travel.
Playfulness and versatility
Efficient pedaling and comfortable body position for climbing
Dual-wheel compatibility (29 or 27.5-inch-plus wheels)
Improved small bump performance and suspension sensitivity
Versatile geometry suitable for various riding styles
Limited by shorter travel in really rough terrain
Rear-derailleur housing can contact rider’s foot/leg
Some flex in wheels under hard climbing efforts
The Santa Cruz Tallboy blew holes in the standard criticisms of 29-inch wheels.
BIKE MagazineThe Tallboy 3 rides like a shorter-travel bike when you’d like it to; and a longer-travel bike when you want it to.Bicycling
It’s the epitome of the trail category, no matter which configuration you run.
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Jan 2018 · Barney Marsh
The Santa Cruz Tallboy uses Santa Cruz’s VPP v3 suspension system, providing 110mm of boing thanks to a Fox Float Performance DPS shock
Nov 2017
When the first Santa Cruz Tallboy came out, it blew the lid off 29er potential. Updates have kept it contemporary.
Oct 2016 · Guy Kesteven
The Tallboy 3 is also one of the first short-travel full-suspension bikes to be both 29in and 650b+ wheel compatible, with a 148x12mm Boost rear axle and an adjustable suspension chip to compensate for the slightly different ride height (or not, depending on taste).. .
Sep 2016 · Emily Schaldach
Santa Cruz’s venerable Tallboy 29er blends the best of enduro and cross-country traits into a playful MTB ride.
Jul 2016 · Saris Mercanti
Santa Cruz recently launched alloy versions of their three most popular bikes. We stopped by their HQ in order to get some real world weights. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2016 · Matt Phillips
One of the first great 29ers gets the lower, longer, slacker treatment
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Sektor Silver RL 130 Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance |
| Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series; integrated |
| Stem | Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT M8020 Side Swing |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 30 Tooth |
| Shifters | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130; 11-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face AR 40 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Novatec D711; Torque Cap; 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D712; 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO 3C, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.8, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Exo; 27.5x2.8 |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline; 180mm |
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Last updated March 15
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