2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy: Tame the Descent, Master the Climb
Unleash your inner descender on the 2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy, the XC bike built for those who crave thrills without sacrificing pedalling prowess. The 2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy is the perfect marriage of downhill capability and XC efficiency. It's for riders who want a bike that can do it all without compromises.
Pinkbike: "The 2024 Tallboy is a game-changer. It's as comfortable conquering descents as it is flying up climbs. Santa Cruz has truly nailed the blend of performance and versatility."
Singletrack Magazine: "If you're looking for an XC bike that can handle anything you throw at it, the Tallboy is your weapon of choice. It's playful, powerful, and surprisingly efficient."
Enduro Magazine: "The Tallboy is more than just an XC bike; it's a trail tamer in sheep's clothing. It's proof that you don't have to sacrifice downhill fun for climbing performance."
Gravity-Inspired XC: Tackle technical descents with confidence thanks to 130mm front and 120mm rear travel, refined VPP™ suspension, and slacker head tube angle.
Pedal Like a Demon: Climb like a champion with the Tallboy's efficient VPP™ platform, stiff frame construction, and optimized geometry.
Fully Dialed for Every Rider: Experience consistent handling and ride quality across all sizes thanks to Santa Cruz's Proportional Geometry and size-specific stiffness tuning.
Confidence at Your Fingertips: Steepened seat angle and longer chainstays (as frame size increases) keep you centred and in control of climbs and descents.
Carbon Craftsmanship: Available in premium Carbon C and Carbon CC options, the Tallboy delivers a lightweight, responsive ride.
29-inch Wheels: Roll over obstacles with ease and maintain momentum on any terrain.
Tallboy CC | X0 AXS | X0 AXS RSV | XX SL AXS RSV |
Weight | 29.46 lbs / 13.36 kg | 29.14 lbs / 13.22 kg | 28.59 lbs / 12.97 kg |
Frame Material | Carbon CC | Carbon CC | Carbon CC |
Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
Wheel Size | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 |
Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge | SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge |
Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | SRAM DUB BSA MTB 68/73mm, 4.5mm spacer |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h | Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h | Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h |
Front Rim | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | Reserve 30|SL 29" | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h | Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Rear Rim | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | Reserve 30|SL 29" | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm | SRAM HS2 180mm | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm | SRAM HS2 180mm | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston | SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston |
Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t | SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
handlebars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Industry Nine A35, 40mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Battery Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery |
Tallboy CC | X0 AXS |
Weight | 29.46 lbs / 13.36 kg |
Frame Material | Carbon CC |
Travel | 120mm |
Wheel Size | 29 |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 |
Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Front Rim | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Rear Rim | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston |
Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
handlebars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Battery Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery |
Tallboy CC | X0 AXS RSV |
Weight | 29.14 lbs / 13.22 kg |
Frame Material | Carbon CC |
Travel | 120mm |
Wheel Size | 29 |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 |
Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Front Rim | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Rear Rim | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston |
Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
handlebars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Battery Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery |
Tallboy CC | XX SL AXS RSV |
Weight | 28.59 lbs / 12.97 kg |
Frame Material | Carbon CC |
Travel | 120mm |
Wheel Size | 29 |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Factory, 190x45 |
Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip2, 130mm -or- RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
Right Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge |
Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
Cassette | SRAM XX SL Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA MTB 68/73mm, 4.5mm spacer |
Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO |
Front Hub | Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h |
Front Rim | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Rear Hub | Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h |
Rear Rim | Reserve 30|SL 29" |
Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 180mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston |
Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t |
handlebars | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Industry Nine A35, 40mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium, Ti |
Seatpost | OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Battery Charger | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery |