Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The news broke a little early on this one, but the Santa Cruz Tallboy has been fully revised for 2026, and features a completely new silhouette for the 6th iteration of the platform. The move away from the typical VPP suspension layout is sure to generate debate, but there's a lot more to this bike than that one detail.

With more travel, slightly more stable geometry, and a lighter overall package, the idiosyncratic nature of the Tallboy remains, and still aims to be the short travel ripper that suits a certain type of rider.

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