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The Tallboy is Santa Cruz's short-travel 29er trail bike, built here on the light CC carbon frame with SRAM's GX AXS Transmission electronic drivetrain. Its 130mm rear travel paired with a 140mm fork and VPP suspension makes it a fast, efficient climber that still handles rough descents. It suits riders who want one bike for rolling terrain, long days and technical trails rather than a dedicated enduro or XC race machine. Rivals like the Yeti SB120 and Ibis Ripley offer similar travel, but the Tallboy is known for a planted, confidence-inspiring feel and a lifetime frame warranty.
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Lowest price we've seen: $6,999.00 on Nov 9 at Mike's Bikes. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Reviewers rate the Tallboy as one of the best short-travel trail bikes, praising its pedaling efficiency and composure on descents. Owners like the light CC frame and the AXS Transmission's reliable shifting. Some note the electronic groupset needs charging and that the bike is less playful than longer-travel rivals.
