Santa Cruz Bicycles

Tallboy Carbon C S Mountain Bike

What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:

"The Tallboy Carbon C S is perfect for riders who love efficiency but still want to charge down techy trails. The VPP suspension keeps it snappy on climbs, and the FOX 34 fork and Maxxis tires help it stay composed on rough descents. It's a bike that does everything well, making it a go-to for any ride."

Balancing efficiency with all-out capability, the Tallboy Carbon C S is a modern trail machine designed for riders who demand speed without sacrificing control. Its Carbon C frame keeps weight low while maintaining the stiffness needed for precise handling. Santa Cruz's VPP suspension technology ensures every pedal stroke is maximized for efficiency, while 120mm of rear travel and a FOX 34 Float Performance fork provide confidence on technical descents.

Paired with a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, the Tallboy Carbon C S delivers smooth shifting across an expansive gear range, making steep climbs more manageable and high-speed descents effortless. Maxxis Dissector and Rekon tires dig into corners and grip confidently on a variety of terrain, while RaceFace wheels and e*thirteen hubs keep rolling efficiency high.

Whether crushing high-mileage days, hammering flowy singletrack, or attacking rock gardens with precision, the Tallboy Carbon C S is built to be the ultimate short-travel ripper.

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