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    MSRP
    $5,149
    $2,999$5,000
    $3,499
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    Category
    TrailTrailCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.1 lbs
    6.2
    5.9
    5.2
    CarbonCarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Rhythm Float 34Fox Rhythm Float 34RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, Truvativ StyloSLXNX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm140mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm130mm115mm
    Brand Site

    santacruzbicycles.com

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Santa Cruz TALLBOY R / Carbon C / 29, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp, and Trek Top Fuel 8 NX are all 29″ full suspension mountain bikes. The Stumpjumper Comp has more travel, while the Top Fuel 8 NX has an aluminum frame and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 TALLBOY R / Carbon C / 29
    2022 Stumpjumper Comp
    2021 Top Fuel 8 NX
    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

    2022 TALLBOY R / Carbon C / 29

    26 mph

    2022 Stumpjumper Comp

    25 mph

    2021 Top Fuel 8 NX

    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 R / Carbon C / 29

    ColorsGloss Aqua; Flatte Earth

    FACT 11m carbon chassis and rear-end, asymmetrical design, 29 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, flip chip Head Tube/Bottom Bracket adjustment, threaded BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm of travel

    ColorsGloss Aqua; Flatte Earth

    alloy frame

    ColorsGloss Aqua; Flatte Earth

    Fork

    FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm axle, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Gold RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float Performance DPS

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, Rx Trail Tune, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, Bontrager DropLock remote, 190x45mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Fox Performance Float, 2-position DPS damper, TwistLoc remote, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 190x45 mm

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm

    Shimano, BB-MT800, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit

    Headset

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Size: S, M, M/L, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 60 mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 70 mm length

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Ride

    Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width

    Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt

    Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

    SDG Tellis

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm, S6: 190mm

    Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length

    Grips

    Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo DUB 32t

    Shimano SLX, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm, S6: 175mm, 30T

    Size: S, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

    Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide T

    Front: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

    SRAM Level T hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims

    Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready

    Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h

    Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR

    Front: Butcher, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 29x2.3"

    Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.40"

    Disc Rotors

    Avid Centerline 180mm

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm

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