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Tallboy 6 CC Mountain Bike Frame - 2027
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Santa Cruz Tallboy CC carbon frame with 4-bar suspension and slacker geometry for trail riding
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Tallboy has always climbed well and descended capably, but the new generation tips the balance without losing what made it special. Ten more millimeters of rear travel and a slacker head angle mean it handles terrain that would have pushed the previous version past its limits, and the steeper seat tube keeps the climbing position powerful enough that the added travel never feels like a penalty."
Why We Like It
Santa Cruz moved the Tallboy from VPP to a four-bar suspension platform for this generation after testing 15 different link configurations, a deliberate choice that prioritizes handling confidence without sacrificing the pedaling efficiency the Tallboy has always been known for. The geo flip chip lets us raise or lower the BB and adjust the head tube angle with a single Allen key, so the bike can be set up for long climbs or opened up for more aggressive descending without swapping parts.
Building up the Tallboy and want help dialing in the right spec? Our Gearhead® Experts know this frame inside out. Reach out, and we'll help you put together a build that matches how you ride.
Details
- Trail and all-mountain mountain bike frame for custom builds
- Four-bar suspension, 130mm rear travel — low anti-squat keeps pedaling traction-positive through rough sections
- Slack 65.1° head angle in Hi, 64.8° in Lo — geo flip chip adjusts BB height and head tube angle simultaneously
- CC Carbon frame — 300g lighter than the previous generation with a full layup redesign
- 148x12mm Boost dropouts with UDH — compatible with mechanical and wireless drivetrains
- Improved dropper post insertion across all six sizes — XS through XXL get full-stroke compatibility
- RockShox Pike compatible, 140mm fork recommended
- Glovebox V2 downtube storage — improved latch and access over the previous version
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- Frame Material
- Carbon CC
- Suspension
- four-bar
- Wheel Size
- 29in
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe Ultimate, 185 x 50mm
- Rear Travel
- 130mm (5.1in)
- Fork Travel
- 140-150mm compatible, 140mm recommended
- Head Tube Diameter
- tapered (1-1/8–1-1/2in)
- Headset Included
- no
- Bottom Bracket Type
- 73mm threaded
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG 05
- Cable Routing
- internal
- Seatpost Diameter
- 31.6mm
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tire Clearance
- 2.4in
- Dropouts
- 148 x 12mm Boost, UDH
- Extras
- Glovebox V2 downtube storage, top tube accessory mounts, integrated chain guide
- Claimed Weight
- 5.7lb
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime
Santa Cruz Tallboy
More Trail, Less Weight
CC Carbon on every build. 300 grams saved. 10mm more travel front and rear.
What Makes The Tallboy
New VPfree Suspension
After testing 15 link iterations, Santa Cruz landed on the new four-bar platform that pedals better and descends harder than any previous Tallboy. It tracks better through rough terrain on the way up, and stays planted and controlled on the way down.
CC Carbon On Every Build
Once reserved for top-tier builds, CC Carbon is now standard across the entire Tallboy lineup. Their lightest, stiffest carbon construction delivers responsive handling and cuts 300 grams from the previous generation.
Rebuilt For More Travel
Updated geometry balances a slacker head tube angle for stability on descents with a steeper seat tube angle for power on climbs. More travel, no efficiency penalty.
Terrain Tuned Flip Chip
Two geometry settings give riders precise control over how the Tallboy feels on trail. High keeps the bike efficient on long climbs, low adds stability for technical descents.
Glovebox V2
In-frame storage keeps trail essentials accessible without adding bulk outside the frame. An improved latch and longer downtube mean more capacity and a rattle-free ride.
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