Performance Unleashed: The 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy C GX AXS Reserve
The Santa Cruz Tallboy C GX AXS Reserve is the pinnacle of the Tallboy lineup, built for riders who refuse to compromise on performance. This bike takes the legendary all-round capability of the Tallboy platform and elevates it with a stunning, high-end build. The addition of Santa Cruz’s own carbon Reserve wheels transforms an already incredible bike into a truly elite trail machine that is lighter, faster, and more responsive on every type of terrain.
This is the definitive "downcountry" bike, combining the best of cross-country efficiency with the confidence and durability of a long-travel rig.
NOTE: There is a small scuff on the fork decal - shown in pic below
Reserve Carbon Wheels: The standout feature of this build is the Santa Cruz Reserve 30|SL carbon wheelset. These wheels are not only incredibly light but also exceptionally strong and durable, backed by a lifetime warranty. They provide superior stiffness and an instant feel of acceleration, translating every watt of power into forward momentum while holding a line with precision. The wheels are laced to a premium Industry Nine 1/1 hub for lightning-fast engagement.
Premium Carbon C Frame: The bike is built on Santa Cruz’s proven Carbon C frame, which strikes the perfect balance between stiffness, durability, and weight. The frame includes the integrated Glovebox downtube storage, allowing you to carry your essentials securely and rattle-free.
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Drivetrain: A highlight of this build is the SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic drivetrain. It delivers a clean cockpit and provides flawlessly crisp and precise gear changes every time, even under the heaviest pedalling loads, so you can focus on the trail ahead.
Balanced & Capable Suspension: The bike features Santa Cruz’s efficient VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension platform with 120mm of rear travel, paired with a plush RockShox Pike Select+ fork at 130mm. This combination is designed to climb like a cross-country bike and descend with the confidence of an enduro machine.
Ride-Tuned Components: The "Reserve" build completes the package with a high-performance Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, SRAM G2 RS 4-piston brakes, and a fast-rolling Maxxis Dissector/Rekon tyre combo. Every component is chosen to enhance the bike's lightweight, aggressive trail-riding character.
| Build Kit | R - Kit | S - Kit |
| Frame | Tallboy C | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29" | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS | FOX Float Performance DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo DUB 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) | SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T | SRAM G2 R |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Ride | Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Weight | Not Provided | Not Provided |
| Build Kit | XT | XT Reserve |
| Frame | Tallboy C | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, 29" | FOX 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) | Shimano XT M8120 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 12spd | Shimano XT, 12spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 8120 | Shimano XT 8120 |
| Rotors | Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 180mm | Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 180mm |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm Rise | Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headse | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headse |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h - RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" - Sapim D-Light | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h - Reserve 30 SL 29" Carbon - Sapim D-Light |
| Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h - RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" - Sapim D-Light | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h - Reserve 30 SL 29" Carbon - Sapim D-Light |
| Weight | Not Provided | Not Provided |
| Build Kit | R - Kit |
| Frame | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo DUB 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Ride |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Weight | Not Provided |
| Build Kit | S - Kit |
| Frame | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R |
| Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h - RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" - Sapim Race |
| Weight | Not Provided |
| Build Kit | XT |
| Frame | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 12spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 8120 |
| Rotors | Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 180mm |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headse |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h - RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" - Sapim D-Light |
| Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h - RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" - Sapim D-Light |
| Weight | Not Provided |
| Build Kit | XT Reserve |
| Frame | Tallboy C |
| Fork | FOX 34 Performance Elite, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS |
| Chainguide | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano XT, 12spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 8120 |
| Rotors | Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 180mm |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm Rise |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headse |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR |
| Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h - Reserve 30 SL 29" Carbon - Sapim D-Light |
| Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h - Reserve 30 SL 29" Carbon - Sapim D-Light |
| Weight | Not Provided |