The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best trails.
Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics.
We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders means greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes.
- We mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short offset fork.
- 120mm of lower link-driven VPP suspension is designed to handle tough climbs and yet still take on high-speed descending.
- The reduced rolling resistance and larger footprint of 29-inch wheels inspires confidence and helps riders cover ground efficiently.
- Proportional Geometry: seat tube angle steepens and rear center grows as frame size increases.
- Glovebox: Stows all your essentials so you can ditch the pack on your lunch laps or always be ready with the fix.
Manufacturer Santa Cruz Bicycles
Manufacturer Part Number 58-24274-106-3-797-181901
Model Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 C
Frame
Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP
Fork
RockShox Pike Base, 130mm
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance, 190x45
Rims
RaceFace AR Offset 30
Hubs
SRAM MTH 716/746, Torque Cap, HG
Spokes
N/A
Tires
Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C,MaxxTerra, EXO
Chain Guide
N/A
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Crankset
SRAM Stylo 148 DUB
Chainrings
32t
Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Brakes
SRAM G2 R w/ Avid Centerline, 180mm Rotors
Handlebars
RaceFace Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle
WTB Silverado, CroMo
Pedals
Sold separately
Currently Out of Stock
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Sorry, 'Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 C R Kit, Medium, Melon 655617' is currently out of stock. Please check back later or contact Bikeman for an expected availability date. Refer to our Shipping Terms for more information.