Inspection
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Santa Cruz
2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy C S
Previous used estimate
$1,248 - $1,284
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy C S
12-month projected trend
15%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy C S
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Overview
About this bike
If hardtails are the sheep of cross country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle and 120mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 29er wheelset or 27.5+ thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. For the Tallboy C S, Santa Cruz ups the build with SRAM Level TL brakes and GX 1x11 shifting bits, and a Fox 34 Float Performance fork and Float Performance rear shock. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- FOX 34 Float Performance 120
- Component Hubs
- Novatec D541; 15x110mm (Front); Novatec D542; 12x148mm (Rear)
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic, 35mm clamp
- Product Family
- Tallboy
- Component Chain
- SRAM PC1130
- Component Color
- Gloss Yellow/Emerald, Matte Grey/Rust
- Component Frame
- Santa Cruz Carbon C, 110mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level TL w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Integrated
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect AL
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp
- Component Seat Post
- Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 31.6x 125mm (S), 150mm(M-XL), 170mm (XXL)
- Component Chainrings
- 30 Tooth
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3C; 29x2.3 (Front); Maxxis Ardent Race Exo; 29x2.35 (Rear)
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float Performance
- Component Tape Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Level TL
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX
- Component Accessories Extras
- Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float Performance
- Hubs
- Novatec D541; 15x110mm (Front); Novatec D542; 12x148mm (Rear)
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect AL
- Chain
- SRAM PC1130
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride Lo-Rise; 760mm; 35mm clamp
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Integrated
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic, 35mm clamp
- Accessories & Extras
- Includes Stan's NoTubes sealant for tires
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Level TL
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TL w/Avid Centerline 180mm Rotors
- Chainrings
- 30 Tooth
- Fork
- FOX 34 Float Performance 120
- Frame
- Santa Cruz Carbon C, 110mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle
- Seat Post
- Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; 31.6x 125mm (S), 150mm(M-XL), 170mm (XXL)
- Shifters
- SRAM GX
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
- Color
- Matte Grey/Rust
- Size
- XX-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF Exo 3C; 29x2.3 (Front); Maxxis Ardent Race Exo; 29x2.35 (Rear)
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.