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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