Santa Cruz Tallboy Review - 10 Thoughts On The New Tallboy
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After hundreds of miles, countless trail rides, and a loaded trip on the Colorado Trail, Neil shares his long-term review of the sixth-generation Santa Cruz Tallboy. With an all-new four-bar suspension design, updated geometry, and increased travel, the Tallboy has changed considerably, but how does it perform in the real world? From sizing and climbing performance to bikepacking capability and a few unexpected drawbacks, find out why this bike has become one of the most inspiring mountain bikes Neil has ridden in years. This video was supported by Tailfin, learn more about their offerings here: https://www.tailfin.cc/?utm_source=bikepacking.com&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=bikepacking_neil2026 :: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker :: This video was shot on local trails here in Gunnison and Crested Butte area. More details can be found here: https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow Thanks to @ContenderBicycles For helping us out with this frame. Outline: Intro - 0:00 An All-New Tallboy - 0:43 Why I Bought This Bike - 3:14 Tallboy Sizing Is Great - 5:00 What Else Is New? - 7:08 Goodbye VPP, Hello 4-bar - 9:47 But Can It Climb? - 13:22 The Tallboy Made Me a Better Rider - 16:55 Cargo on the Tallboy - 20:11 My Build Isn't Exactly Stock - 22:55 The Tallboy Isn't Perfect, But Would I Buy It Again? - 27:02 Mentioned Links: Written Version Of This Review - https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2027-santa-cruz-tallboy-review/ Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube #bikepacking #pedalfurther #santacruz ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko (https://www.instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/) Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
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