"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Tallboy platform changed enough that the first descent felt like I was on a whole new bike. The four-bar suspension absorbs square-edge hits that would have kicked the previous generation off line, and the steeper seat tube keeps me pushing efficiently on the way back up rather than spinning out over the front wheel.""Why We Like ItSanta Cruz moved to a four-bar platform after testing 16 different suspension configurations, resulting in a leverage curve that stays linear and consistent throughout the travel rather than building progressively in ways that can make a bike feel harsh mid-stroke. The Reserve carbon wheels at this build tier reduce rotating mass at both ends, where weight savings translate into how the bike accelerates and handles direction changes. Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead® Experts are always here to help."
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The new Tallboy climbs differently, with a steeper seat tube that puts me in a more powerful position over the pedals and the four-bar suspension that stays active under load rather than firming up when I'm pushing...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Riding the new Tallboy makes it clear how much the platform changed. The four-bar suspension stays active and planted through sections that would have had the previous generation skipping and deflecting.""Why...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Tallboy platform changed enough that the first descent felt like I was on a whole new bike. The four-bar suspension absorbs square-edge hits that would have kicked the previous generation off line, and the...