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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesDive deep into the geo chart, analyze the anti-squat, run some simulations on your machine-learning Mandelbrot fractalbot, you'll come to the same conclusion as the bike fiend dingdongs who just throw a leg over and go pedal it for 20 minutes: the Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy 5 CC X01/GX AXS Reserve Complete Mountain Bike is one of the best XC bikes known to fun-focused humankind. Not only has Santa Cruz laced it with the same suspension as their bigger bikes, but they've added their Glovebox™ frame storage and SRAM's unbelievable wireless AXS drivetrain. This one defies logic at every step. It's a DH bike with 120mm of travel, tech-heavy composite with tons of soul, a very well-thought-out tool that invites frivolous spontaneity. It's simultaneously real deep and too much fun!
Carbon CC Frame – Santa Cruz's highest grade CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Santa Cruz is also able to truly integrate the shock mounts, pivot mounts, dropouts and disc brake tabs into the structure, using all uni-directional carbon plies. The shock mount isn't merely riveted or bonded on after curing, but is an integrated part of the fiber lay-up. This makes Santa Cruz's carbon frames incredibly strong and able to absorb impact better than any other frame they've tested.
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
Fox Float Factory DPS Rear Shock – A lightweight chassis, EVOL air spring, and dual piston damper with 3-position switch create a pedal-friendly shock that soaks up the bumps and delivers pedal power to the ground with utmost efficiency.
Shock Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure / Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes (with Open Mode Tuning Range 1, 2, 3) / Rebound
The Glovebox™ – Seal whatever you want to carry on your ride inside your downtube. Secure and easy to access, the Glovebox™ has a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside, to help organize your stuff too. Simply cavernous!
Integrated Flip Chip for HI / LO Geometry Setting
Size-Specific Chainstay Lengths
SRAM DUB Threaded Bottom Bracket
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
Bottle Cage Mount
Cane Creek 40 Integrated Headset
120mm Rear Travel
RockShox Pike Ultimate – As mountain biking zeroes in on the ultimate trail bike, a certain formula comes together: super-capable, shorter travel, aggressive geometry, lightweight on the scales, and heavy on the attitude—Pike is the ultimate solution.
Fork Adjustments – Charger 3 RC2 Damper: Air Spring Pressure / High Speed Compression / Low Speed Compression / Rebound
SRAM X01 / GX Eagle – X01 Eagle is the drivetrain for riders and racers who push for the purpose of gaining elevation. Whether having fun, progressing skills, or taking the win—X01 Eagle is designed and refined to support riders with the power of expanded capability. This build has a GX cassette and chain.
SRAM G2 RSC – G2 RSC is the half-ton pickup truck of the mountain bike brake world — dependable, go anywhere, do anything, plenty of power when you need it, and all of the features you need. The new G2 RSC is based on the SRAM Code design, so it puts Code-like power and modulation into a mini-Code package. And of course the signature Guide lever-feel and contact-point adjustability ensures that this brake works great for every rider. The G2 RSC presents rider-controlled offering with an alloy blade, lever pivot bushings, stainless steel hardware.
Avid Centerline Rotors | 180mm – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
Reserve 30|SL Carbon Rims Laced to Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs – The Reserve 30|SL is a lightweight rim (only 440g per rim) made to stand up to tough terrain. Its asymmetrical design has a redesigned inner rim bed that takes the hassle out of seating new tires. Proven in the lab, backed by a lifetime guarantee, and ride tested in some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the 30|SL takes you there faster with a greater sense of confidence. Combined with Industry Nine's fantastic 1/1 hubs, this is an unbeatable wheelset. Reserve rims have no rider weight limits and come with a lifetime guarantee.
Maxxis Dissector Front Tire – Designed in conjunction with Aussie DH racer Troy Brosnan, the Dissector seeks to minimize drag while retaining cornering control. This versatile tire can be used as a front, a pair, or as a rear depending on trail conditions.
Maxxis Rekon Rear Tire – A light trail tire designed to go fast in technical terrain, the Rekon is great in hard-packed to loose conditions.
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Post – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.
Santa Cruz Carbon Handlebar
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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Top Tube (mm) | 556 | 580 | 603 | 623 | 645 | 671 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 370 | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Stack (mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 | 628 | 646 | 656 |
Reach (mm) | 405 | 430 | 455 | 475 | 495 | 520 |
Standover Height (mm) | 680 | 693 | 696 | 698 | 698 | 701 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.0 | 76.3 | 76.7 | 76.8 | 77.0 | 77.1 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 433 | 437 | 439 | 443 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 | 145 | 155 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1138 | 1167 | 1199 | 1227 | 1257 | 1290 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |