Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
Previous used estimate
$1,017 - $1,047
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.

12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Holds value better than category avg
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The Tallboy cuts a whole new swath across the trail bike landscape. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Aluminum D muddles the line between XC and trail with 110mm of rear wheel travel, paired with a 120mm RockShox Recon RL 120 fork. The aluminum frame delivers outstanding stiffness and low weight while keeping the price range accessible to more riders. Fast-rolling WTB ST i25 29er rims are wrapped in front- and rear-specific Maxxis tires selected to maximize speed and control. The Tallboy climbs almost as well as a straight-up cross-country bike, providing 11 wide-ranging gears from SRAM’s NX drivetrain. But it shows its true colors when the trail turns downward, where SRAM Level hydraulic brakes precisely control speed while the brilliantly simple yet effective suspension design keeps you glued to your line without weighing you down. The Tallboy’s short-travel chassis gives it scalpel-like handling while maintaining tremendous trail capability. At first glance, 110mm of travel might seem like it’ll get overwhelmed on technical trails, but 110mm of travel designed and tuned by the experts at Santa Cruz will usher you through some pretty fast, hairy terrain long before waving the white flag, delivering the descending goods for a fraction of the climbing costs.
Inspection
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Inspection
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.