08/27/2026
Our second new Santa Cruz Tallboy is in the shop, and this one is finished in Gloss Midnight Violet.
The all-new Tallboy is a short-travel trail bike with 140mm up front and 130mm in the back, giving it the efficiency to climb all day and still be ready to rip when you’re going down.
This XL is equipped with the premium Shimano XT M8250 Di2 wireless drivetrain for incredibly fast, precise shifting.
Key Highlights
• New four-bar rear suspension design with 130mm travel
• Approximately 300g lighter CC carbon frame
• Improved seatpost insertion for longer dropper posts
• Refined geometry with a flip chip
• Shimano XT M8250 Di2 drivetrain
• RockShox Pike fork
• RockShox Deluxe rear shock
Santa Cruz has somehow managed to reduce weight while increasing suspension travel. The result is a bike that’s light and efficient enough to climb with the best of them, but punches well above its weight once the trail turns down.
Big wheels, beautifully tuned suspension, a thoroughly refined carbon layup and Santa Cruz’s legendary reliability make the new Tallboy a serious all-around trail machine.
And yes, it can handle all the singletrack Ontario can throw at it… and then some. Swing by the shop and we’ll walk you through everything that’s changed on the new Tallboy and help you decide if it’s the right bike for you.