TALLBOY GX AXS / Carbon C
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$6,899Weight | 29.9 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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Aug 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
You need a fairly light setup with low rolling resistance for the long initial climb in the XC, and for the no-brakes sections of the DH, but with enough cornering traction and cut resistance to keep you and the bike upright and unscathed..
May 2023
We're excited to announce that we have added the new fifth-generation Santa Cruz Tallboy to our test fleet. This bike will be an excellent platform for
Jun 2021 · Peter Walker
Short-travel trail bikes have a reputation for being good climbers and, as a result, only fun on flowing descents. The Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01 is the exact opposite. Can the 29" Californian with its conservative 120 mm rear travel keep up with the strong competition of our group test?
Outstanding build quality
Quiet
Agile bike with stiff suspension
Climbs efficiently only with climb switch
Only for experienced riders
Brakes overheat quickly
Frame | TALLBOY GX AXS / Carbon C Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Melon; Gloss White |
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Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, 130mm -or- Rockshox Pike Select+ Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45 Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer Type: Dropper |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
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Crank | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
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Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Rear Hub | DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Disc Rotors | Front: SRAM HS2 180mm, Rear: SRAM HS2 180mm |
Last updated May 18