What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The Tallboy has always climbed well and descended capably, but the new generation tips the balance without losing what made it special. Ten more millimeters of rear travel and a slacker head angle mean it handles terrain that would have pushed the previous version past its limits, and the steeper seat tube keeps the climbing position powerful enough that the added travel never feels like a penalty."Why We Like ItSanta Cruz moved the Tallboy from VPP to a four-bar suspension platform for this generation after testing 15 different link configurations, a deliberate choice that prioritizes handling confidence without sacrificing the pedaling efficiency the Tallboy has always been known for. The geo flip chip lets us raise or lower the BB and adjust the head tube angle with a single Allen key, so the bike can be set up for long climbs or opened up for more aggressive descending without swapping parts. Building up the Tallboy and want help dialing in the right spec? Our Gearhead(R) Experts know this frame inside out. Reach out, and we'll help you put together a build that matches how you ride.