The downhiller's dream XC bike.

Say hello to the 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy! The 5th generation is the best version yet. It has updated geometry and suspension kinematics. Also the ever-so-popular glovebox, a secure place for tools, tubes, snacks, and more. The frame comes in six sizes for a wide range of heights.

Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to each size, ensuring everyone gets the same handling and geometry. The flip chip adjusts geometry and suspension feel to better suit how and where you ride. VPP suspension is also back. Along with a threaded bottom bracket and internal cable routing.

Finally, there are two new colors. A sophisticated Matte Taupe and a bold Gloss Ultra Blue. This is the shortest travel bike in the Santa Cruz collection. Ready to crush all mountains and trails, and make you a better cyclist than you ever thought possible. Gear up for your most fun and daring rides yet.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon C & Carbon CC

  • Front Travel

    130mm

  • Rear Travel

    120mm

  • Wheel Size

    29"

  • 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 in Gloss Ultra Blue
  • 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 in Matte Taupe

Specifications

2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5

Kit R S GX AXS X01 GX AXS RSV X01 AXS RSV
Price $5,299 $6,199 $8,199 $8,599 $9,499 $10,399
Weight 13.99kg / 30.83lbs 13.62kg / 30.04lbs 13.46kg / 29.68lbs 13.3kg / 29.32lbs 13.32kg / 29.37lbs 13.11kg / 28.89lbs
Material Carbon C Carbon C Carbon C Carbon CC Carbon C Carbon CC
Fork RockShox Pike, 130mm FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29" RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm 29" RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm, 29" RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm 29" RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm, 29"
Shock FOX Float Performance DPS FOX Float Performance DPS FOX Float Performance Elite DPS FOX Float Factory DPS FOX Float Performance Elite DPS FOX Float Factory DPS
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX AXS Controller SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX AXS Controller SRAM GX AXS Controller
Crankset SRAM Stylo 6K 148 DUB 32t SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Brakes SRAM Guide T SRAM G2 R SRAM G2 RS SRAM G2 RSC SRAM G2 RS SRAM G2 RSC
Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 180mm Avid Centerline 180mm Avid Centerline 180mm Avid Centerline 180mm Avid Centerline 180mm Avid Centerline 180mm
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Bars RaceFace Ride, 760mm Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h
Front Tire Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Rear Tire Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
Tubes Reserve Tubeless Sealant Reserve Tubeless Sealant Reserve Tubeless Sealant Reserve Tubeless Sealant Reserve Tubeless Sealant Reserve Tubeless Sealant
Seat Post SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Saddle WTB Silverado Medium CroMo WTB Silverado Medium CroMo WTB Silverado Medium CroMo WTB Silverado Medium Ti WTB Silverado Medium CroMo WTB Silverado Medium Ti

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Different Sizes

The Tallboy is available in sizes extra-small to extra-extra-large, to accommodate anyone 4'8" to 6'7" tall.

Geometry

2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5

Size XS S M L XL XXL
Reach | hi/lo 405/403 430/428 455/453 475/473 495/493 520/518
Stack | hi/lo 601/603 610/612 619/621 628/630 646/648 656/658
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5
Seat Tube Length 370/370 380/380 405/405 430/430 460/460 500/500
Front Center | hi/lo 708/708 737/737 766/766 790/790 818/818 847/847
BB Height | hi/lo 335/332 335/332 335/332 335/332 335/332 335/332
BB Drop | hi/lo 38/41 38/41 38/41 38/41 38/41 38/41
Wheelbase | hi/lo 1138/1138 1167/1167 1199/1199 1227/1227 1257/1258 1290/1291
Rear Center | hi/lo 430/431 430/431 433/434 437/438 439/440 443/444
Head Tube Length 95/95 105/105 115/115 125/125 145/145 155/155
Top Tube Length | hi/lo 555/556 579/580 602/603 622/623 644/645 671/671
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo 76/75.7 76.3/76 76.7/76.4 76.8/76.6 77/76.8 77.1/76.8
Standover Height | hi/lo 680/676 693/691 696/693 698/695 698/695 701/698
Bike Geometry Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5

  • The geometry chart shows two settings. How do I adjust that?

    There's a flip chip on the link where the shock mounts. Remove the lower shock bolt and flip the chips to the setting you desire.

  • Should I ride in hi or lo setting?

    You should try both, but start in hi. In hi setting, the bike rides a little higher in travel and gives you more mid-stroke support. In lo setting, the shock rate is more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke. There's also more bottom-out resistance.

  • Does this bike use a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger?

    The frame is UDH-compatible, but it comes with Santa Cruz's machined aluminum hanger. You can replace it with one of the brand's other hangers or a UDH.

  • What's the difference between Carbon C and Carbon CC?

    CC frames are made with the very best carbon materials. C frame have the same features but more weight. Both versions are as strong and stiff as one another. And both come with a lifetime warranty.

  • Can I fit a chainguide on this bike?

    Yes, it has ISCG-05 tabs for easy chainguide mounting. Most chainguides that are made for this standard should work.

  • What rear shock sizes will fit this bike?

    It uses a 190x45mm shock with 8x30 hardware front and rear.

  • What's the recommended fork?

    The geometry is based off a 130mm fork 130mm fork with a 44mm offset. You shouldn't have any less travel because the steering will be twitchy and the BB would get too low. 140mm is the maximum recommended travel fork.

  • What's the maximum rear tire width?

    Recommended 2.5" tire.

  • What kind of headset does this bike use?

    41mm upper and 52mm lower integrated headset cups. The SHIS name is IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40.

  • What can I store in the glovebox?

    The bike comes with a tube purse and a tool wallet. You should be able to fit a superlight tube, a small pump, tire lever, and misc odds and ends in these two bags.