2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 CC GX AXS
CC Carbon Frame + SRAM GX AXS + RockShox Pike Select+
Shipped Fully Built
We ship bikes fully assembled in a very large bike box, so there’s very little setup required when it arrives. Bikes are set up in store by our expert mechanics prior to packaging for shipping.
How to Set Up Your Bike
Carefully open the box and remove the packaging. Install the front wheel and straighten the handlebar. You'll also need pedals unless you bought pedals with your bike. The suspension (if there is one) will be pre-tuned to your weight. You should be able to ride within a few minutes of opening the box.
Customize This Bike
Is there anything you want to change on this bike? We can customize the bike for you before shipping it out, just get in touch. That includes anything from basic changes like swapping out the handlebars or saddle, to complex makeovers like a drivetrain swap.
Not sure exactly what you need, or if it's worth it or even a good idea? Contact us and see what we think, we'll help you figure it out. We have deep experience working with and riding all the brands we sell, and we are here to help.
Customized bikes are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 CC GX AXS
Key Features
- Wheel Size: 29
- Front Travel: 140mm
- Rear Travel: 130mm
- Frame Material: Carbon
Specs
- Carbon CC 29-inch frame with 130mm four-bar suspension
- RockShox Pike Select+ 140mm fork with 44mm offset
- RockShox Deluxe Select+ 185x50 trunnion shock
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM AXS Pod controller
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur
- SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type 10-52t cassette
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop 12-speed chain
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type crankset with 32t chainring
- SRAM DUB 73mm threaded bottom bracket
- OneUp integrated upper chain guide
- SRAM Motive Bronze brakes
- SRAM HS2 200mm front rotor
- SRAM HS2 180mm rear rotor
- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 front and rear rims
- DT Swiss 370 front hub, 15x110 Boost, 6-bolt, 28h
- DT Swiss 370 rear hub, 12x148 Boost XD, 6-bolt, 36t, 28h
- Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4 EXO 3C MaxxTerra front tire
- Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4 EXO 3C MaxxTerra rear tire
- OneUp Carbon Bar, 35mm clamp, size-specific width and rise
- OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm on all sizes
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos saddle
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm, size-specific travel
- Glovebox V2 internal frame storage with tube purse and tool wallet
- Geo flip chip for high or low geometry settings
- UDH-compatible frame with Santa Cruz machined hanger
- 148mm Boost rear spacing
- 29x2.5 maximum tire clearance
Learn More About the 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 CC GX AXS
The 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 CC GX AXS is built for riders who want the quick, efficient feel of a short-travel 29er, but with enough suspension, geometry, and component quality to push confidently into rougher trail riding. This sixth-generation Tallboy uses Santa Cruz's premium CC carbon frame with 130mm of rear travel and a 140mm fork, giving it more downhill composure than previous versions while keeping the light, responsive character that makes the Tallboy such a strong everyday trail bike.
The updated four-bar suspension layout gives the Tallboy 6 a more supportive pedaling feel without making it harsh over repeated hits. It is designed to stay calm while braking, hold traction through choppy climbs, and deliver a more composed ride when the trail gets fast or unpredictable. The CC carbon construction helps keep weight down, while proportional geometry and size-specific rear-center measurements help the bike feel balanced across the full XS through XXL size range.
The GX AXS build is a meaningful step up for riders who want wireless shifting and lighter, sharper trail components. SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type brings precise electronic shifting, a durable Transmission derailleur, a wide-range 10-52t cassette, and a clean wireless cockpit. It is paired with a RockShox Pike Select+ 140mm fork and RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock, giving the bike a dialed suspension package for long rides, technical climbs, and fast descents.
Santa Cruz also gives this build a strong wheel and cockpit package. Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 rims reduce rotating weight compared with heavier trail alloy wheels, while DT Swiss 370 hubs keep the setup reliable and serviceable. Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4 EXO 3C MaxxTerra tires add fast-rolling traction for mixed terrain. The OneUp Carbon Bar, OneUp Enduro Stem, Santa Cruz House Grips, and OneUp Dropper Post make the contact points feel ready for real trail use right away.
The details make the Tallboy 6 CC GX AXS especially easy to live with. It uses a threaded 73mm bottom bracket, integrated headset cups, Boost rear spacing, UDH compatibility, a built-in upper chain guide, Glovebox V2 frame storage, accessory mounts, and a geo flip chip for fine-tuning ride feel. It is light enough for big pedal days, tough enough for aggressive trail rides, and refined enough to be the bike you grab when you want to cover ground without avoiding the fun lines.
This build is especially appealing for riders who want fewer cables, cleaner shifting, and parts that make sense for serious weekly trail use. It is not the most expensive Tallboy in the range, but it gets the performance upgrades that many riders notice immediately: electronic shifting, lighter alloy Reserve rims, stronger trail brakes, and a carbon bar. That combination keeps the bike efficient on long climbs, precise through rolling singletrack, and ready for steeper descents when the ride turns more demanding on local desert trails and technical rides every week.
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*Disclaimers
- Mountain bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes are fully assembled prior to shipping. Del Sol, E11even, Haro, and Tuesday bikes will ship as received from the original manufacturer in the original manufacturer packaging. All other bikes including kids bikes, cruisers, bmx bikes, etc. may be shipped in the original manufacturers packaging.
- While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, it is entered by real live humans and humans make mistakes. The majority of the bikes on our website are specced exactly as they come from the manufacturers. Any upgrades or customizations will be listed separately. Please confirm with Airpark Bike Co if there are any questions about the included specification for the bike you are looking at.
- Bike component specifications including (but not limited to) suspension, drivetrain, brakes, tires, and wheels are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.
- Any indicated component upgrades included or purchased in conjunction with a bike will be replacements for OEM components on the bike. The bike will ship with the upgraded components installed, but will not include the OEM components. Credit for the OEM components are factored into the pricing for upgrades.
- Weights, where provided, are based on manufacturer estimates for the model and are not a guarantee. The actual delivered weight may vary between build kits or spec levels of the same product, as well as between sizes. It may also vary due to upgraded components, variation in amounts of lubricants and sealants, and other factors.
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