A budget bike that blows away many bikes that have another digit on their price tags, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy A D Complete Mountain Bike takes a proven trail killer and makes it as accessible as possible. There's no electronic shifting or marginally better carbon parts here, Santa Cruz left the more expensive stuff in the corner and made a bike that'll go all in - right dang now. Hemming and hawing over high-end parts and supercomposite construction can be exhausting. Grab one of these and use your energy on the trails!
Aluminum Frame
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 DPS Performance Rear Shock – Performance Series FLOAT DPS shocks have fewer adjustments than Factory Series (no Open mode adjust tuning range), and have black anodized air sleeve and body instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.
Shock Adjustments – Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Integrated Headset
SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger
RockShox Recon RL – Recon has set the benchmark for value-based performance time and time again. With a beefier chassis and stout 32mm Fast Black steel upper tubes, Recon is best recipe for the perfect off-road success.
Fork Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure, Low Speed Compression to Lockout, External Rebound Adjust
SRAM NX Eagle™ – It's how you start that matters. Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
SRAM Guide Brakeset – Guide brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker™ for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with SRAM's Bleeding Edge™ drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – 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.
Maxxis Dissector Front Tire – The Dissector is Troy Brosnan’s go-fast signature tyre for extreme speed in downhill races or summer riding just for fun. As a front tire, it is ideal for dry, fast trails.
Maxxis Rekon Rear Tire – This is a fast-rolling tire perfect for dry conditions and high speeds. A cross-country tire that's great for racing or daily riding, it was made for aggression and speed.
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – At 30mm internal width, these aluminum rims pair perfectly with modern trail tires, giving great grip and feel. The hubs are solid performers too, adding up to a capable and durable package designed for the long haul.
SDG Tellis Dropper Post – An absolute workhorse. A dropper post and remote combo with unsurpassed durability, reliability and simplicity all in one competitively priced package.
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Top Tube (mm) | 568 | 597 | 622 | 647 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
Stack (mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 | 637 |
Reach (mm) | 425 | 450 | 470 | 490 |
Standover Height (mm) | 696 | 707 | 704 | 701 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.7 | 76.6 | 76.4 | 76.2 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 335 | 335 | 335 | 335 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 140 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1157 | 1187 | 1211 | 1239 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |