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  • Santa Cruz - Tallboy 5 C GX AXS
  • Santa Cruz - Tallboy 5 C GX AXS
  • Santa Cruz - Tallboy 5 C GX AXS

Santa Cruz - Tallboy 5 C GX AXS

SKU: 58-23274-163-4-766-878601
$6,899.00 $5,849.00 Excl. tax

The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best trails.

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Fully dialed at every size: Proportional Geometry and frame stiffness tune

Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics.

We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders means greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes.

 

Tallboy 5 Proportional Geometry Explainer

 

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.

 

Tallboy Frame Specifications

Suspension System VPP
Headset/Headtube Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post 31.6mm
Seat Clamp 36.4mm
Eye to Eye length 190mm
Stroke 45mm
Fork Compatibility 130mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Brake Mount PM 180mm
BB Shell 73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size 2.5"
Max Chainring Size 36t
Water Bottle Mounts 1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front 30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear 30x8
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