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Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 90

Regular price $5,899.00
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The Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 90 Kit is built for riders who want maximum trail capability without sacrificing efficiency, delivering the perfect balance of speed, confidence, and all-day rideability. Designed as a short-travel trail bike with big-bike attitude, the latest Tallboy has shed weight while gaining travel, creating a platform that climbs efficiently, pedals with purpose, and feels remarkably composed when trails turn technical.

Built around Santa Cruz’s refined CC Carbon frame, the sixth-generation Tallboy benefits from a significant weight reduction of over 300 grams compared to previous models, resulting in a lighter, more responsive ride without compromising durability. Paired with 140mm of front travel and 130mm of rear suspension through Santa Cruz’s proven four-bar suspension layout, the Tallboy delivers improved small-bump sensitivity, enhanced traction, and a more supportive ride feel through rough terrain and technical descents.

Developed through extensive testing and multiple suspension iterations, the Tallboy 6 prioritizes handling confidence while maintaining the quick, lively character riders have always loved. Updated geometry includes a slacker head tube angle for added stability at speed, a steeper seat tube angle for climbing efficiency, and shorter seat tubes to maximize dropper post compatibility across all frame sizes. Proportional geometry and frame stiffness tuning ensure every rider, from XS to XXL, experiences consistent ride quality.

Designed for versatility, the Tallboy features a geometry flip chip that allows riders to tailor the bike’s handling to match terrain and riding style. The high setting improves pedaling efficiency, while the low setting unlocks added confidence for aggressive descents. Practical details like top tube accessory mounts, Santa Cruz’s improved Glovebox in-frame storage system, integrated chain guide, and durable frame protection make the Tallboy ready for everything from fast local loops to all-day backcountry adventures.

Whether serving as a one-bike quiver, a lightweight complement to a longer-travel bike, or a fast and capable trail machine for covering serious ground, the Tallboy 6 90 Kit is built for riders who want efficiency on the climbs and confidence when the trail points down.

Key Features

  • Frame - CC Carbon 130mm Four-Bar 29”
  • Suspension - RockShox Pike Select 140mm Fork with RockShox Deluxe Select+ Shock
  • Drivetrain - SRAM Eagle 90
  • Wheelset - Reserve 30|TR AL with DT Swiss 370
*Please note that specifications are subject to change without prior notice
Specification Detail
Material Carbon CC
Frame Carbon CC 29" 130mm Travel 4-Bar
Travel 130mm
Weight 30.79 lbs / 13.97 kg
Wheel Size 29"
Fork RockShox Pike Select, 140mm
Shock RockShox Deluxe Select+, 185x50
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide OneUp Chainguide
Crankset SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t XS-S: 165mm, M-XXL: 170mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes SRAM DB8
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Grips / Bar Tape Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm XS-M: 760mm, 20mm Rise, L-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise
Headset Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Seatpost OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 XS: 120mm, S: 150mm, M: 180mm, L-XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
Stem OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
Front Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4", MaxxTerra, EXO
Rear Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4", MaxxTerra, EXO
Valves Reserve Fillmore Valves
Bottom Bracket Shell 73mm Threaded
Rear Brake Mount Postmount 180mm
Chainguide Standard Integrated upper guide
Chainline 55
Derailleur Hanger UDH
Downtube Storage Glovebox
Shock Length 185
Fork Axle to Crown 554
Fork Compatibility 140-150
Fork Offset 44
Integrated Headset Size IS41/52
Max Chainring Size 34
Max Rotor Size 203mm
Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model | 2.4"
Rear Spacing 148mm
Rear Travel 130mm
Recommended Sag 30%
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4
Seat Post Diameter 31.6
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower 25x8
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper Trunnion
Shock Stroke 50
Suspension System 4-Bar
UDH Compatible Yes
Water Bottle Mounts 1
Measurement XS S M L XL XXL
Reach (Hi/Lo) (mm) 410 / 407 435 / 432 455 / 452 475 / 472 495 / 492 520 / 517
Stack (Hi/Lo) (mm) 601 / 603 610 / 612 624 / 626 633 / 635 646 / 649 660 / 662
Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) (°) 65.1° / 64.8° 65.1° / 64.8° 65.1° / 64.8° 65.1° / 64.8° 65.1° / 64.8° 65.1° / 64.8°
Head Tube Length (mm) 90 100 115 125 140 155
Rear Center (Hi/Lo) (mm) 435 / 435.5 435 / 435.5 435 / 435.5 438 / 438.5 440 / 440.5 444 / 444.5
Front Center (Hi/Lo) (mm) 721 / 721 750 / 750 777 / 776 801 / 801 827 / 827 858 / 858
Bottom Bracket Height (Hi/Lo) (mm) 336 / 333 336 / 333 336 / 333 336 / 333 336 / 333 336 / 333
Bottom Bracket Drop (Hi/Lo) (mm) 36 / 39 36 / 39 36 / 39 36 / 39 36 / 39 36 / 39
Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) (mm) 1156 / 1156 1185 / 1186 1212 / 1212 1239 / 1239 1267 / 1267 1302 / 1303
Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) (mm) 542 / 542 569 / 570 596 / 596 616 / 616 637 / 638 666 / 666
Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) (mm) 360 / 370 380 / 380 400 / 400 420 / 430 450 / 450 500 / 500
Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) (°) 77.6° / 77.3° 77.6° / 77.3° 77.3° / 77° 77.4° / 77.2° 77.5° / 77.3° 77.5° / 77.3°
Seat Tube Angle at Saddle Height (Hi/Lo) (°) 77.4 / 77.1 77 / 76.8 76.5 / 76.3 76.5 / 76.3 76.5 / 76.3 76.5 / 76.3
Standover Height (Hi/Lo) (mm) 699 / 695 703 / 699 718 / 714 728 / 725 742 / 739 758 / 755

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