Santa Cruz Tallboy C R1x 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,599$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox Sektor
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Groupset NX, XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Sektor Silver RL 130
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT M8020 Side Swing
Shift Levers
SRAM NX
Cassette
SRAM PG1130; 11-42t
Crank
Race Face Aeffect, 30 Tooth
Bottom Bracket
Included w/ crankset
Chain
SRAM PC1110
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec D711; Torque Cap; 15x110mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D712; 12x148mm
Rims
Race Face AR 40
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Tires
Maxxis Rekon EXO 3C, Tubeless Ready, 27.5x2.8
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline; 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
Handlebar
Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
Headset
Cane Creek 10 Series; integrated
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Race Face Ride 31.6x400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.25 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Front Center | 684 mm | 713 mm | 733 mm | 763 mm | 799 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Trail | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm | 624 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 412 mm | 437 mm | 457 mm | 482 mm | 512 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm | 660 mm | 696 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123 mm | 1152 mm | 1172 mm | 1202 mm | 1238 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Standover Height | 712 mm | 713 mm | 714 mm | 716 mm | 711 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Tallboy C R1x completes the Santacruz Tallboy model. Santa Cruz launched 64 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Tallboy D 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2599$. Santa Cruz Tallboy CC XT 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 8000$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3599$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 30.3% higher.
Tallboy C R1x components
Fork
The RockShox Sektor is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The Tallboy C R1x 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Tallboy C R1x has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.