Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,649$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox Rhythm Float 34
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Groupset NX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS High
142cm - 156cm
XS Low
142cm - 156cm
SM High
153cm - 167cm
SM Low
153cm - 167cm
MD High
164cm - 177cm
MD Low
164cm - 177cm
LG High
174cm - 187cm
LG Low
174cm - 187cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 200cm
XXL Low
192cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29
Suspension Fork
FOX Rhythm 34, 130mm, 29"
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance DPS
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29"
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29"x2.3", 3C EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.3" EXO TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
RaceFace Ride
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race
Seatpost
SDG Tellis
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | XS Low | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low | XXL High | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.28 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 332 mm | 335 mm | 332 mm | 335 mm | 332 mm | 335 mm | 332 mm | 335 mm | 332 mm | 335 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 699 mm | 698 mm | 728 mm | 727 mm | 757 mm | 757 mm | 781 mm | 781 mm | 809 mm | 809 mm | 842 mm | 842 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 119 mm | 120 mm | 119 mm | 121 mm | 119 mm | 120 mm | 119 mm | 120 mm | 119 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 597 mm | 605 mm | 607 mm | 614 mm | 616 mm | 623 mm | 625 mm | 641 mm | 643 mm | 660 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 402 mm | 429 mm | 427 mm | 454 mm | 452 mm | 474 mm | 472 mm | 494 mm | 492 mm | 519 mm | 517 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543 mm | 544 mm | 571 mm | 572 mm | 600 mm | 601 mm | 623 mm | 626 mm | 650 | 651 mm | 682 mm | 683 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.8 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.3 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.2 ° | 76.2 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 75.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 370 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.7 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1133 mm | 1132 mm | 1162 mm | 1161 mm | 1191 mm | 1191 mm | 1215 mm | 1215 mm | 1243 mm | 1243 mm | 1276 mm | 1276 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 41 mm |
| Standover Height | 685 mm | 682 mm | 700 | 696 mm | 712 mm | 708 mm | 710 mm | 707 mm | 706 mm | 702 mm | 706 mm | 702 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 142 cm | 142 cm | 153 cm | 153 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 156 cm | 156 cm | 167 cm | 167 cm | 177 cm | 177 cm | 187 cm | 187 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 is a Santacruz Tallboy model. There are 64 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Tallboy bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Tallboy D / Aluminum / 29 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3099$. Santa Cruz Tallboy XX1 RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 11549$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2021, its price was 4649$. In conclusion, this bike price is 68.32% more expensive than the price of the average Trail bike.
Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Rhythm Float 34 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 has a rear shock with a travel of 120mm. The model FOX Float Performance DPS is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 12 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 142 cm – 200 cm (4.66 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Carbon C / 29 includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.