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May 2026 · Dario DiGiulio
CC Carbon frame, RockShox Pike / Deluxe Ultimate suspension, SRAM X0 T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Motive Silver brakes, Reserve 30|TR Carbon DEG DF wheelest.
May 2026 · Travis Reill
The Gen 6 Santa Cruz Tallboy has arrived and it has 4-bar suspension, a bit more travel, and an updated geometry.
May 2026 · Reynaldo Ilagan
Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 Review: Is the Four-Bar Rear Suspension Better Than VPP?
Sensitive and very balanced suspension with plenty of reserves
High-quality finish and well-thought-out details
Well-considered specs across the entire range
Increased noise levels on the trail
Tight tire clearance at the seatstay bridge
May 2026
Now in its sixth iteration, the ever-popular Tallboy arrives with a few tweaks and one big change. A handful of us headed to Bellingham for a preview.
Increased dropper post insertion
300 grams lighter than V5
Linear suspension platform with predictable stroke
Supple and supportive climbing suspension
Great uphill traction
Spritely ride
Confidence-inspiring on descents
Four-bar suspension improves tunability
Cable ports on CC carbon models
Compatible with coil shocks
May 2026 · Jeremy Benson
Santa Cruz Bicycles isn't even trying to hide what appears to be an unreleased next generation Tallboy short travel trail bike.
May 2026
Eager consumers of bike rumors won’t be surprised that Santa Cruz is transitioning from its recent Nomad launch to an all-new, Horst link Tallboy. There’s been plenty of forum speculation, along with "spy shots" of lanky men stuffed with ginger fried rice abandoning unreleased bikes in plain sight. So yeah, there’s a new Tallboy. And its linkage is downright brachyuran, as opposed to the lower link VPP design that most other Santa Cruz meat bikes employ. On paper that’s the big news, but after riding the new Tallboy, I’ve come away much less interested in the speculation and drama around this move, and more focused on how this bike rides, and how that, in turn, reflects the broader category of lightweight trail bikes. We’ll cover the suspension platform change, but the focus of this review will be on the new Tallboy’s performance, because that shines brighter than some pivot movement. Santa Cruz Tallboy Details, Travel: 130 mm (rear) 140 mm (front), Wheel Size: 29”, Size Tested: Large, Build Tested: XO AXS RSV, Head Tube Angle: 65.1-64.8°, Measured weight: 29.49 lbs, 13.38 kg, MSRP: $9,299
Dialed and considered frame with attention to detail
Fully internal sleeved cables, excellent chainslap protection
Glovebox V2 in-frame storage is among the best
Lifetime warranty and lifetime bearing replacement
Excellent pedaling efficiency with minimal bob and great climbing traction
Confident and capable descending, punches above its travel
Excellent balance of comfort and stiffness
Point-and-shoot rear suspension with good kinematics and shock tune
Limited adjustability (only flip chip, no headset cup adjustment)
Santa Cruz does not recommend under-stroking or over-stroking the shock
SRAM Motive brakes are adequate but reviewer would prefer Mavens
Q: Which Santa Cruz bikes are most popular?
The most popular Santa Cruz model families are the V10, Hightower and Tallboy.
Q: Does Santa Cruz make eBikes?
Yes, Santa Cruz manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.