Santa Cruz Tall Boy 5 R C 28 MD

he Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best trails. The highly-refined VPP™ suspension on the Tallboy combines pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it.

Available in: Carbon C 
Wheel size: 29-inch
Front travel: 130mm
Rear travel: 120mm

VPP™ stans for virtual pivot point - an engineering principal synonymous with high performance that spans from short travel platforms like the Tallboy right up to our DH World Cup winning V10.

Some call 120mm "short travel', others call it all the travel you'll need. The Tallboy is an efficient XC pedaler with a geo and shock tune that make it way more capable that the millimeters suggest.

The Tallboy has a lower starting ratio and increase ending ratio of the leverage curve. This makes it really sensitive further into the travel and helps the bike ride higher in its stroke, producing a more responsive, snappy feel.

Significantly reducing peak anti-squat (over previous generations of Tallboy) has improved both small bump sensitivity and square-edge compliance. And because anti-squat values trend with anti-rise, we we're also able to reduce the anti-rise to improve braking sensitivity.

GLOVEBOX: ALWAYS WITHIN REACH

Place your ride essentials securely in the Tallboy's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand.

Our bikes are loved worldwide for their suspension performance, class-leading carbon fiber construction, and body-perfect geometry. But what about the cavernous Glovebox that allows for the safe stowage of whatever you need to enjoy your ride?

Riding Ain't Easy, but Packing for a Ride Should Be

Nobody likes to ruin the aesthetics of their gorgeous machine with spares and tools strapped about. With the Glovebox, you can pack your Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside the frame, keeping things tidy and ensuring you always have everything you need.

Tool Wallet and Tube Purse

Every Glovebox-equipped bike also comes with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse. The Tool Wallet has plenty of room for a pump, multi-tool, tire plugs, some beer money, and whatever other paraphernalia you might need, while the Tube Purse easily fits a 29 or 27.5 tube. Roll one up and stuff it into your Glovebox.

High Quality Fit and Finish

Pairing the satisfying thud of a car door closing with the gentle glide of a soft-close cabinet, the Glovebox is a thoughtfully engineered and distinctly refined interpretation of a downtube hatch.