Santa Cruz TALLBOY R / AL 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Weight | 15 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Pike
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS High
142cm - 156cm
XS Low
142cm - 156cm
SM High
154cm - 166cm
SM Low
154cm - 166cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
LG High
174cm - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
TALLBOY R / AL
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike Base, 130mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims, Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Tires
Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.5WT, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
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 | 41 mm | 40 mm | 41 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 41 mm | 40 mm | 41 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 124 mm | 127 mm | 124 mm | 127 mm | 125 mm | 126 mm | 125 mm | 126 mm | 125 mm | 127 mm | 125 mm | 127 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 | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 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 | 154 cm | 154 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 156 cm | 156 cm | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm |
About this model
TALLBOY R / AL is a Santacruz Tallboy model. 66 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Tallboy bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz TALLBOY D / AL 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3599$. Santa Cruz TALLBOY X01 AXS RSV / Carbon CC 2023 on the other hand costs 10049$, and is the most expensive model.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4199$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that TALLBOY R / AL price is 52.03% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 15 kg (33.07 lbs), the TALLBOY R / AL model is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 15.56% heavier than the average Trail bike.
TALLBOY R / AL components
Fork
The RockShox Pike is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float Performance rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Santa Cruz TALLBOY R / AL 2023, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz TALLBOY R / AL is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 12 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 142 cm – 201 cm (4.66 ft – 6.59 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the TALLBOY R / AL. 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.