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Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy
If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it.
The 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre bending folk hero.
Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step—but coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design this is one giant leap for the Tallboy.
It’s the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down due to the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork the Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up.
And the geometry, that's a big part of what's going on...
Established theory suggests shorter travel bikes get ridden slower, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren’t on a bigger bike? Caution to the wind and all that. So we’ve done the same here and mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short offset fork. Something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk.
And the radical thinking doesn’t stop there. The Tallboy’s 436mm chainstays ensure that the bike stays nimble in every situation. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop) and you’ve got a combo that’s ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side.
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Aluminium
Fork: RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, 29"
Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29"
Hubs: [F] SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h [R] SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM Level, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: RaceFace RideStem: RaceFace Chester
Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp Saddle or WTB
Seat Post: SDG Tellis
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Aluminium
Fork: FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM Stylo DUB 32t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Hubs: [F] SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h [R] SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM Guide T, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: RaceFace RideStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp Saddle or WTB
Seat Post: SDG Tellis
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Carbon C
Fork: FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM Stylo DUB 32t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Hubs: [F] SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h [R] SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM Guide T, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: RaceFace RideStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
Seat Post: SDG Tellis
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Carbon C
Fork: FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29"
Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50t
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Hubs: [F] DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 32h [R] DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 32h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM G2 R, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm RiseStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or Race Face Aeffect
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Carbon C
Fork: FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29"
Shock: FOX Float Performance Elite DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: Shimano XT M8120 32t
Pedals:
Chain: Shimano XT, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims
Hubs: [F] Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h [R] Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h
Braking System
Brakes: Shimano XT 8120, Shimano XT RT-86, Ice Tech, 180mmOther
Handlebar: Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm RiseStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Carbon CC
Fork: FOX 34 Factory 130
Shock: FOX Float Factory DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims
Hubs: [F] Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h [R] Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, 6 Bolt, 28h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM G2 RSC, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm RiseStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
Frame
Colour: Gloss Aqua, Flatte EarthFrame: Carbon CC
Fork: FOX 34 Factory 130
Shock: FOX Float Factory DPS
Drivetrain
Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM GX AXS Controller
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
Wheels
Tires: [F] Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR [R] Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TRWheels/Rims: Reserve 30 SL 29" Carbon Rims
Hubs: [F] Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h [R] Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, 6 Bolt, 28h
Braking System
Brakes: SRAM G2 RSC, Avid Centerline 180mmOther
Handlebar: Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 20mm RiseStem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
Santa Cruz 2022 Tallboy 4
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach | 400 | 425 | 450 | 470 | 490 | 515 |
Stack | 592 | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 | 656 |
Head Tube Angle | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
Seat Tube Length | 370 | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Front Center | 699 | 728 | 757 | 781 | 809 | 842 |
BB Height | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 |
BB Drop | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Wheelbase | 1129 | 1158 | 1187 | 1211 | 1239 | 1272 |
Rear Center | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 140 | 160 |
Top Tube Length | 539 | 567 | 596 | 619 | 646 | 678 |
Seat Tube Angle | 76.8° | 76.7° | 76.6° | 76.4° | 76.2° | 76° |
Standover Height | 681 | 696 | 708 | 706 | 702 | 702 |
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