Santa Cruz Introduce the New Tallboy
Santa Cruz have updated their Tallboy giving it both 29” or 27.5+ compatibility, a boost in travel from 100mm to 110mm and an updated in geometry to bring it more inline with the likes of the Hightower, Bronson and 5010. You can find more details from Santa Cruz below:
The Tallboy packs 110mm of travel via the VPP ® suspension layout, an increase in 10mm from the previous model. One of the highlights on the latest incarnation is the ability to switch between 29 and 27.5+ wheels, giving the user freedom to accommodate to their preferences and terrain. The build kits range from the 29er in XX1 and XO1 to the 27.5+ in XO1, the frame is available in size small right through to XXL. In colourways of yellow with green graphics or matte gray with orange graphics and an optional upgrade of Enve M60 HV Rims on the 29er build.
Details
• Internal cable tunnels for derailleurs & dropper
• 73mm threaded bottom bracket
• Downtube Protector
• Molded CS Protector
• Hub Spacing: 148mm r/110mm f
• Removable FD mount
• IS headset
• Size-specific Reverb seatposts: S 125mm, M-XL 150mm, XXL 170mm
Geometry on the Santa Cruz Tallboy
29er Configuration
• 120mm fork
• Chip: Low Position
• Head Tube Angle: 68 degrees
• Seat Tube Angle: 73 degrees
• Chain Stay Length: 432mm
27.5″+ Configuration
• 130mm fork
• Chip: High Position
• Heat Tube Angle: 67.8 degrees
• Seat Tube Angle: 72.8 degrees
• Chain Stay Length: 432mm
Build Options on the Santa Cruz Tallboy
TALLBOY 29 CC XX1
• Santa Cruz CC Frameset, 110mm VPP Travel
• SRAM XX1 Drivetrain / Race Face Next SL Crankset
• Fox 34 Float 29 Factory 120
• Fox Float Factory Kashima Shock
• Easton ARC 24/Industry Nine Hubs (110f/148r)
• SRAM Level Ultimate Brakes
• Maxxis Minion 2.3 DHF 3C front/Ardent Race EXO rear
• 26 lbs/11.8kg Enve; 26.2 lbs/11.9kg Easton
TALLBOY 29 CC X01
• Santa Cruz CC Frameset, 110mm VPP Travel
• SRAM XO1 Drivetrain / Race Face Turbine Crankset
• Fox 34 Float 29 Performance Elite 120
• Fox Float Performance Elite
• Easton ARC 24/DT 350s Hubs (110f/148r)
• SRAM Level TLM Brakes
• Maxxis Minion 2.3 DHF 3C front/Ardent Race EXO rear
• 26.2 lbs/11.9kg Enve; 26.4 lbs/12kg Easton
TALLBOY 27.5+ CC X01
• Santa Cruz CC Frameset, 110mm VPP Travel
• SRAM XO1 Drivetrain / Race Face Turbine Crankset
• Fox 34 Float 29 Performance Elite 130
• Fox Float Performance Elite
• Easton ARC 40/DT 350s Hubs (110f/148r)
• SRAM Level TLM Brakes
• Maxxis Rekon 2.8 EXO 3C front/Rekon 2.8 EXO rear
• 26.3 lbs/11.95 kg Easton
The Tallboy has a Lifetime frame and bearings warranty should you have any issues. The bike will be available in April, see the local version of the Santa Cruz Website for region specific pricing or contact them directly for your country.
For more information visit the Santa Cruz Website.
Words: Santa Cruz Photos: Santa Cruz / Gary Perkin
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