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Santa Cruz Bicycles
Tallboy Carbon CC Mountain Bike Frame - 2018

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The Santa Cruz Tallboy CC Mountain Bike Frame is a truly worthy platform for the versatile trail bike you've been dreaming of. Capable of being set up with 29 inch and 27.5+ wheelsets, and primed to tackle your biggest ride, this highly refined machine has a serious demeanor that's tempered by a mile-wide fun streak.


Many of you will remember the commotion that the original Tallboy caused, what with its lively handling that immediately dispelled a mountain of preconceived notions about how 29-inch wheels were supposed to handle. The latest iteration of the Tallboy retains its praiseworthy handling with an added dash of versatility and a pinch of aggressive intent that takes the Tallboy into uncharted territory.


Part of the story of the Tallboy’s success is due to its ability to blur the lines between cross-country rocket and surefooted trail bike. To that end, the Tallboy was built to accommodate 27.5+ wheels as well as 29-inch wheels. This split personality is enabled by the reversible “flip chip” at the upper link. Setting the flip chip to the “low” mode relaxes the head angle by roughly half a degree and lowers the bottom bracket, which makes for an ideal setup when paired with the slightly larger diameter of 29-inch wheels. The slightly smaller 27.5+ wheels pair with the “high” setting, allowing for similar clearance between the bottom bracket and the ground. The upshot is headache-free swaps between wheel sizes, which gives you more options than ever when you hit the trail.


The Tallboy generates 4.3in of travel through the latest version of Santa Cruz’s VPP technology. As with all VPP bikes, the Tallboy’s counter-rotating links are carefully arranged to resist activation by pedaling forces, all but eliminating unwanted bobbing under power. This being the latest iteration of VPP, it’s tuned to provide more midstroke support than previous generations of the VPP platform, giving the rider a better feel for the terrain and a livelier ride feel.


While the excellent suspension plays a large role, a key part of the Tallboy’s secret sauce is its carefully tuned geometry. At 68 degrees, the head angle is sufficiently nimble for whipping through tight chicanes while remaining relaxed enough to stay composed at high speed. The 17-inch chainstays enhance the ability to change directions quickly while retaining enough length to provide ample traction when the trail points skyward. And the way the moderately roomy cockpit positions the rider between the wheels makes for reflexive handling with a minimum of effort.


The Tallboy is built using Santa Cruz’s top tier CC carbon fiber construction. By using some of the finest, and strongest, raw materials available, Santa Cruz is able to make its CC level frames extremely lightweight, while maintaining outstanding impact resistance, exceptional stiffness, and just the right amount of finely tuned flex to cancel out trail chatter. Of course, balancing these factors requires true mastery of carbon fiber, and the design team at Santa Cruz has proven time and time again that their command of carbon fiber construction is unsurpassed in the bike industry. The result is a frame that will hold up to years of hard riding, will provide a comfortable ride, and will do so at a very competitive weight.


Details

  • A short travel trail bike with a wild side
  • 4.5in of highly efficient VPP travel
  • Flip-chip enables compatibility with 29in and 27.5+ wheels
  • 74-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling efficiency
  • Longer reach shifts weight forward for better traction
  • Carbon CC frame saves weight without sacrificing strength
  • Item #SNZ00FK
Frame Material
CC Carbon Fiber
Suspension
VPP
Wheel Size
29in, 27.5+
Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory DPS Kashima
Rear Travel
110mm
Head Tube Diameter
IS41 Upper/IS52 Lower
Headset Included
No
Bottom Bracket Type
73mm BSA
Cable Routing
Internal
Front Derailleur Mount
High Direct Mount (Removable)
Brake Type
IS
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seat Collar
Santa Cruz
Rear Axle
DT RWS 12x148mm Boost
Recommended Use
trail
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

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