The Downhiller's XC Bike
The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those seeking a go-to bike that will withstand the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best trails. The highly-refined VPP™ suspension on the Tallboy combines pedalling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it.
Wheel size: 29-inch
Front travel: 130mm
Rear travel: 120mm
Fully dialled at every size: Proportional Geometry and frame stiffness tune
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 ensure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders mean greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes.
Please see images of each spec below
Build Kit | TALLBOY C R-Kit | TALLBOY C S-Kit |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | RockShox Pike Base, 130mm | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS 190x45 | FOX Float Performance DPS 190x45 |
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 6K 148 DUB 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
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, 760mm | Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Build Kit | TALLBOY C GX AXS | TALLBOY C GX AXS RSV 29 |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, 130mm | RockShox Pike Select+, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS 190x45 | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS 190x45 |
Chainguide | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | GX AXS Controller | GX AXS Controller |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM G2 RS | SRAM G2 RS |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h |
Rear Wheel | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h |
Build Kit | TALLBOY C R-Kit |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | RockShox Pike Base, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS 190x45 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM Stylo 6K 148 DUB 32t |
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, 760mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Build Kit | TALLBOY C S-Kit |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS 190x45 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
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 RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Rear Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" |
Build Kit | TALLBOY C GX AXS |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS 190x45 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | GX AXS Controller |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM G2 RS |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
Rear Wheel | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" |
Build Kit | TALLBOY C GX AXS RSV 29 |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 120mm Travel VPP |
Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, 130mm |
Shock | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS 190x45 |
Chainguide | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | GX AXS Controller |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM G2 RS |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTer- ra, EXO, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C Maxx- Terra, EXO, TR |
Front Wheel | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h |
Rear Wheel | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h |