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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 · Dario DiGiulio
There are a lot of things I'm thinking about while riding a bike, like some cool moss I just saw or how nice that corner felt, but one area that rarely crosses my mind is what suspension platform changes have been made to this new generation of frame.
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
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.
Lighter frame (300g reduction)
Improved suspension suppleness
Better climbing traction
Increased dropper post insertion
Comfortable and confidence-inspiring ride
Linear and predictable suspension feel
Easy setup with lower shock pressures
Cable ports on CC Carbon models
Versatile and fun trail bike
Limited ride time for full assessment
HBO circuit recommended for coil shock
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
Attention to detail, premium feel
Excellent climbing traction and efficiency
Capable descending, punches above its travel
Comfortable and stiff chassis
Quiet with good chainslap protection
Glovebox V2 storage system
Lifetime warranty and bearing replacement
Good spec choices (Forekaster tires, Reserve wheels)
Limited adjustability (flip chip only, no headset cup)
SRAM Motive brakes are adequate but reviewer would prefer Mavens
High price point
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.