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Santa Cruz Bicycles
Tallboy Carbon 27.5+ S Complete Mountain Bike - 2017

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The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon 27.5+ S complete mountain bike adds a significant degree of surefootedness to one of the world's most beloved trail bikes. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for a confidence boost or an experienced rider who appreciates the benefits of Plus rubber, this notoriously fun trail bike will gladly take you on big rides in control and comfort. The build kit is built to complement the Tallboy's ride qualities, pairing FOX and RockShox at the suspension and seatpost with a full SRAM drivetrain.


Many of you will remember the commotion that the original Tallboy caused when its lively handling immediately dispelled a mountain of preconceived notions about how 29-inch wheels were supposed to handle. The latest iteration of the Tallboy retains its praiseworthy handling with an added dash of versatility, a pinch of aggressive intent, and 27.5+ compatibility that takes the Tallboy into uncharted territory.


Part of the Tallboy’s success stems from its ability to blur the lines between cross country rocket and surefooted trail bike. To that end, the Tallboy was built to accommodate 27.5+ wheels, as it's built here, as well as 29-inch wheels. This split personality is enabled by the reversible “flip chip” at the upper link. Setting the flip chip to the “low” mode relaxes the head angle by roughly half a degree and lowers the bottom bracket, which makes for an ideal setup when paired with the slightly larger diameter of 29-inch wheels. The slightly smaller 27.5+ wheels pair with the “high” setting, allowing for similar clearance between the bottom bracket and the ground. The upshot is headache-free swaps between wheel sizes, which gives you more options than ever when you hit the trail.


Regardless of wheel size, the Tallboy generates 4.3 inches of travel through the latest version of Santa Cruz’s VPP technology. As with all VPP bikes, the Tallboy’s counter-rotating links are carefully arranged to resist activation by pedaling forces, all but eliminating unwanted bobbing under power. This being the latest iteration of VPP, it’s tuned to provide more midstroke support than previous generations of the VPP platform, giving the rider a better feel for the terrain, and a livelier ride feel.


While the excellent suspension plays a large role, a key part of the Tallboy’s secret sauce is its carefully tuned geometry. At 68 degrees, the head angle is sufficiently nimble for whipping through tight chicanes, while remaining relaxed enough to stay composed at high speed. The 17-inch chainstays enhance the ability to change directions quickly, while retaining enough length to provide ample traction when the trail points skyward. The moderately roomy cockpit positions the rider between the wheels for reflexive handling with a minimum of effort.


The frame is Santa Cruz's Carbon C construction. Although slightly less svelte than the premium Carbon CC construction (by roughly 240g), Carbon C lays claim to an equivalent degree of strength and stiffness. Using this Carbon C construction results in a more modest asking price, at the expense of a weight penalty that is noticeable on a correctly calibrated scale, but will almost certainly go unnoticed on the trail.


Details

  • A cross country 29er with a wild side built for trail riding
  • 5in of highly efficient VPP travel
  • Flip-chip enables compatibility with 29in and 27.5+ wheels
  • 74-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling efficiency
  • Longer reach shifts weight forward for better traction
  • Carbon C frame is durable and lightweight
  • Plus tires for maximum traction on loose or lumpy trails
  • One-by drivetrain provides simple reliability
  • Item #SNZ00BM
Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
VPP
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance
Rear Travel
110mm
Fork
FOX 34 Float Performance
Front Travel
130mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Shifters
SRAM NX
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX
Crankset
30t Race Face Aeffect AL
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Cassette
10 - 42t SRAM XG-1150
Chain
SRAM PC-1130
Brakeset
SRAM Level TL
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Rotors
Avid Centerline
Handlebar
Race Face Ride Lo-Rise
Handlebar Width
760mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
Stem
Race Face Turbine Basic
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
Rockshox Reverb Stealth
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Wheelset
[rims] Race Face AR 40
Hubs
[front] Novatec D541, [rear] Novatec D542
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm Boost
Tires
[front] Maxxis Rekon Exo 3c TR, [rear] Maxxis Rekon Exo
Tire Size
27.5 x 2.8in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
cross country, trail
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime on frame

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