Name: Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01
SKU: 8767
Price: 7499.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01

With its unmistakable silhouette, the Tallboy is distinctly recognisable as a Santa Cruz. With 130 mm travel at the front and 120 mm at the rear, the Tallboy CC X01 shares the same twin link rear end as Santa Cruz’s long-travel bikes. For $ 8,399, you get a carbon frame and a sleek, tidy look. In typical Santa Cruz fashion, the Tallboy frame is available in two grades of carbon: the lighter CC model and the more affordable C version. Our test bike features the higher-end CC frame. In size L, the Tallboy CC X01 hits the scales at 12.9 kg. The position of the FOX shock hiding deep inside the frame makes it difficult to measure sag when setting it up, made all the more difficult by the lack of any sag markings printed on the shaft. The process is slightly easier with the Tallboy’s rowdy brother, the 5010, because the RockShox Super Deluxe has sag markings printed on the shaft. A small mudguard shields the shock and link from dirt and mud, while a reasonably sized seat and chainstay protector reduces chain slap and ensures a quiet ride. On the downtube, a TPU plate protects the carbon frame from impacts and stray rocks. Unlike its long-travel siblings, the Tallboy doesn’t have the additional shuttle pad on the downtube which prevents the frame from getting scuffed when you throw your bike on the back of a pick-up. The high-quality frame is rounded off by a very tidy internal cable routing, with the cables and brake lines only visible at the transition from the main triangle to the rear end and clamped down at the ports to prevent any rattling. The Santa Cruz is a very quiet riding buddy.

Frame Sizing

If you’re on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

Personal Preference

A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You’ll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.

Body Dimension

Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you’re all torso and arms, most likely you’ll want to size up.

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