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    $2,699
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrailTrailTrailCrosscountryTrailTrail
    4.3
    5.3
    6.3
    6.7
    7.6
    8.5
    8.3
    9.5
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLFox Rhythm Float 34Fox Rhythm Float 34Fox Performance Float 34RockShox Pike Select+Fox Factory Float 34RockShox Pike UltimateRockShox Pike Ultimate
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance EliteFox Float DPS FactoryFox Float DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleNX EagleNX EagleGX Eagle, Truvativ StyloX01 Eagle, X1XX1 EagleXTR, e*thirteen TRS RaceXX1 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm130mm130mm130mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm110mm120mm120mm
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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Tallboy D / Aluminum / 29
    Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29
    Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29
    Tallboy S / Carbon C / 29
    Tallboy X01 / Carbon CC / 29
    Tallboy XX1 Reserve / Carbon CC / 29
    Tallboy XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 29
    Tallboy XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    25 mph

    Tallboy D / Aluminum / 29

    25 mph

    Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29

    25 mph

    Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29

    28 mph

    Tallboy S / Carbon C / 29

    28 mph

    Tallboy X01 / Carbon CC / 29

    28 mph

    Tallboy XX1 Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    28 mph

    Tallboy XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    28 mph

    Tallboy XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Tallboy D / Aluminum / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy S / Carbon C / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy X01 / Carbon CC / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy XX1 Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Tallboy XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsStormbringer Purple and Black; Rocksteady Yellow and Yellow

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL 130

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Rhythm 34 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Rhythm 34 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Float Performance 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Float Factory 130

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Pike Ultimate 130mm 29"

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Performance Elite DPS

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    E13 BSA BB

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

    Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

    Cane Creek 110 IS Integrated Headset

    Chris King DropSet 3 Black

    Chris King DropSet 3 Black

    Stem

    Race Face Ride 50mm

    Race Face Ride 50mm

    Race Face Ride 50mm

    Race Face Aeffect R 50mm

    Race Face Aeffect R 50mm

    Easton Haven 55mm

    i9 A35

    i9 A35

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride 35x760 bar

    Race Face Ride 35x760 bar

    Race Face Ride 35x760 bar

    Race Face Ride 35x760 bar

    Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x760

    SCB AM Flat Bar Carbon 31.8x780

    Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x760

    Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x760

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Comp

    WTB Silverado Race Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race Saddle

    WTB Silverado Pro

    WTB Silverado Team Saddle

    WTB Silverado Team Saddle

    WTB Silverado Team Saddle

    WTB Silverado Team Saddle

    Seatpost

    Race Face Ride, 31.6 400mm

    Race Face Aeffect, 31.6

    Race Face Aeffect, 31.6

    RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

    RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

    RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

    RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

    RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

    Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle 12spd

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, 11/12spd

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd

    Crank

    SRAM SX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS) 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM XX1 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)

    E13 TRSr, 32T, Boost, 170mm (XS-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XXL)

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Shimano XTR M9100 SL, 12spd, I-Spec

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd

    Cassette

    SRAM CS PG1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    SRAM PG1230 11-50t

    SRAM PG1230 11-50t

    SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T

    SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T

    SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T

    Shimano XTR, 12spd, 10-51

    SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM CN SX Eagle 12spd

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD

    SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD

    SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 SPD

    Shimano XTR, 12spd, w/Quick Link

    SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd

    Brakes

    SRAM Level

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Guide T

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Guide T

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Guide R

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM G2 RSC

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM Level Ultimate

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano XTR M9120

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    SRAM G2 Ultimate

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" Rims

    WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" Rims

    WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" Rims

    Race Face AR Offset 27 29" Rims

    Race Face ARC Offset 27 29" Rims

    Santa Cruz Reserve 27 Carbon Rim - 28h

    Santa Cruz Reserve 27 29" Carbon Rims

    Santa Cruz Reserve 27 29" Carbon Rims

    Spokes

    DT Competition (32)

    DT Competition (32)

    DT Competition (32)

    DT Competition Race (28)

    DT Competition Race (28)

    DT Competition Race (28)

    DT Competition Race (28)

    DT Competition Race (28)

    Front Hub

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)

    DT 350 15x110 28H Torque Cap

    I9 15x110 28H

    i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 28h

    i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)

    DT 350 148x12 28h XD

    I9 148x12 28H XD

    i9 Hydra, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h

    i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.3" 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 29x2.3 EXO TR

    Disc Rotors

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Shimano XTR Ice. Tech Rotors, Centerlock, 180mm

    Avid Centerline 180mm

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