Combining its cross-country heritage with downhill-inspired geometry, the Tallboy 4 C 29” R Mountain Bike from Santa Cruz offers speed and rideability on almost any terrain. By pairing a short travel frame with slack geometry and short chainstays, the bike provides stability and agility whilst the refined VPP (virtual pivot point) suspension design adds fantastic traction whether riding uphill or downhill. A lower link flip-chip provides the opportunity to experiment with a different geometry and wheelbase, with the two options offering either more stability or greater liveliness.
Both shock units are from FOX, in the form of a 130mm Rhythm 34 fork and 120mm Float Performance DPS shock, a slight increase on the previous version. The 12-speed SRAM NX drivetrain and SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc brakes marry reliability and performance, with the 180mm rotors front and rear hinting at the bike’s potential rowdiness. Maxxis’ renowned Minion DHF/DHR tyres and WTB’s ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims are ripe for tubeless conversion and there is the requisite dropper seatpost provided in the form of an SDG Tellis for greater control and manoeuvrability.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Santa Cruz Tallboy C Carbon frame and FOX Float Performance DPS shock with 120mm of travel
· FOX Rhythm 34 fork with 130mm of travel
· SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc brakes
· SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed drivetrain
· SRAM MTH hubs and WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 rims
· SDG Tellis dropper seatpost
SPECIFICATION
Frame
Santa Cruz Tallboy C Carbon with flip-chip and 120mm of travel
Fork
FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance DPS
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Stem
RaceFace Ride
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale
Front Brake
SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc with 180mm Avid Centreline rotors
Rear Brake
SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc with 180mm Avid Centreline rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Front Wheel
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h hub with WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" rim
Rear Wheel
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h hub with WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29" rim
