Description
Santa Cruz Tallboy 4 C R - Carbon Trail MTB
Carbon C VPP trail bike that punches well above its 120mm travel. Mullet-friendly 29in wheels, slack-for-XC head angle, lower-link VPP suspension.
Key features
- VPP Carbon C front and rear triangles (CC option available)
- Lower-link VPP suspension drives the low-slung shock for late-stroke progression
- 120mm rear travel / 130mm front (RockShox Pike Select+)
- 29in wheels - quick-rolling but planted geometry
- Modern progressive trail geometry: 65.5° head angle, 76.2° seat angle
- Flip chip for 430mm or 440mm chainstays
- Lifetime frame and bearing warranty (Santa Cruz signature)
- Reserve 27 carbon rim wheels on DT Swiss 350 hubs (CC builds)
Specifications
| Frame | Santa Cruz Carbon C, 120mm travel, lower-link VPP |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, 130mm travel |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Drivetrain | SRAM SX/NX Eagle (R build) up to GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM 10-50t Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level (R build), 180mm rotors |
| Wheels | Santa Cruz Reserve 27 carbon or DT Swiss alloy (R) |
| Tyres | Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR (f), Minion DHR EXO TR (r), 29×2.3in |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb / SDG, 150mm |
| Cockpit | Santa Cruz AM carbon 780mm bar, Burgtec stem |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado |
| Weight | ~13.6kg (CC X01 spec - C R build will be slightly heavier) |
Geometry
Low flip-chip setting: 65.5° head angle, 76.2° seat angle, 468mm reach (L), 332mm BB height, 1,211mm wheelbase, 430/440mm chainstays.
Ride notes
Travel belies capability - pedals like an XC bike but descends like a 130mm+ trail bike. VPP suspension is unfussy and predictable. Lifetime warranty support and Santa Cruz’s quality reputation.
Available sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Specification subject to change. Please confirm exact build, colour and availability before ordering.










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