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Tallboy Carbon CC 27.5+ X01 Complete Mountain Bike - 2017

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Compromise not necessary.

Your parents warned you that a little give-and-take is a part of life, but it’s hard to find truth in the statement when considering the Santa Cruz 2017 Tallboy. Hold onto your speed on gravel and flowy singletrack, then steer towards an overgrown, off-the-map trail on this bike that delights in both environments. With a new geometry that inches closer to all-mountain and enduro slackness, plus the responsiveness of Boost spacing, you’ll tackle chunky, loose descents with more confidence than ever, without giving up the XC speed you hold near and dear.


Choose the 27.5+ geometry now, but know that if you end up wanting to trade a quiet, plush ride over rock gardens for straight-lining speed during a day on lifts, a small part known as a flip chip is all you need to convert the Tallboy from 27.5+ to a 29er. Unlike the Hightower, the Tallboy’s geometry remains unchanged when you switch your hoops, so you’ll still feel like you’re riding the same bike when you head back out on the trails. 130mm of cush up front and 110mm in the rear, governed by Santa Cruz’s envied VPP suspension platform, mean you’ll be devouring terrain you never thought an XC bike would see.


Couple all of that versatility with the precision of SRAM’s impressive 11-speed X01 drivetrain, and you’ll enjoy crisp, quick shifts on a one-by drivetrain with a gear for your most masochistic climbs. Of course, between the gearing and the carbon CC layup, you’ll deserve any heckling you get for having to walk a climb on the Tallboy. This precise layup boasts Santa Cruz’s best strength-to-weight ratio, devoid of even an ounce of excess material so that you pedal only what you need. On a frame as versatile as this, it almost sounds too good to be true.


Almost.


Details

  • Blend XC speed with enduro confidence on this do-it-all bike
  • Moderately relaxed geometry climbs and descends with ease
  • Stubby chainstays are nimble through tight spots
  • 130mm fork and 110mm shock smooth techy terrain
  • Flip chip allows frame to accommodate 27.5+ or 29 inch hoops
  • VPP suspension platform maintains consistency as you ride
  • Santa Cruz continues to push boundaries on this impressive update
  • Item #SNZ009L
Frame Material
CC carbon fiber
Suspension
VPP
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance Elite
Rear Travel
110 mm
Fork
Fox 34 Float Performance Elite
Front Travel
130 mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Integrated
Shifters
SRAM XO1 1x11
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XO1
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Crankset
30 t Race Face Turbine
Bottom Bracket
73mm threaded
Cassette
10 - 42 t SRAM XG 1180
Chain
SRAM PC 1130
Brakeset
SRAM Level TLM
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Rotors
180 mm Avid Centerline
Handlebar
Santa Cruz Carbon Flat Bar, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar Width
780 mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
Stem
Race Face Turbine Basic
Saddle
WTB Silverado Team
Seatpost
Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 150mm travel (125mm on size small)
Wheelset
Easton ARC 24
Hubs
DT Swiss 350
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm Boost
Tires
Maxxis Rekon
Tire Size
27.5 x 2.8 in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
cross country
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime on frame

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