Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,899$
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 Fox Rhythm Float 34
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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 / Aluminum / 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 Stylo 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
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.4, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Handlebar
RaceFace Ride
Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
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 | 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 / Aluminum / 29 completes the Santacruz Tallboy model. 64 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Tallboy D / Aluminum / 29 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3349$. Santa Cruz Tallboy X01 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / 29 2022 on the other hand costs 9049$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3899$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29 price is 41.17% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Rhythm Float 34 model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is FOX Float Performance DPS, with a travel distance of 120mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29 2022, 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, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Tallboy R / Aluminum / 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. 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 – 201 cm (4.66 ft – 6.59 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.